Tiramisu Cake

Method2 steps · about 2 hr 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Cut the cake horizontally in half to make two layers. Combine the coffee (⅜ cup) and brandy (⅜ cup). Sprinkle enough of the coffee mixture over the bottom cake layer to moisten it well, but not soak it. Reserve any unused coffee-brandy mixture for another use.

   Uses 1 (9 inch) sponge cake · ⅜ cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature · ⅜ cup brandy

2. 2

   Step 2: Beat together the mascarpone and the confectioners' sugar (1 ½ cups) until fluffy. Spread half the cheese mixture over the bottom cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer and spread remaining cheese on top. Dust liberally with sifted cocoa (3 tablespoons). Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

   Uses 1 ½ pounds mascarpone cheese, room temperature · 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar · 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting · prepared sponge-cake layers