Description
A hauntingly delicious Italian Tiramisu Coffin Cake perfect for spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing and dusting it with flour.
- In a spacious bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, mixing them thoroughly.
- Incorporate the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry mix. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well blended.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared baking dish, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, carve the cake into coffin shapes using a serrated knife.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cooled coffee with the coffee liqueur if using.
- Dip each coffin-shaped piece into the coffee mixture briefly, ensuring they absorb the flavor without becoming soggy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the soaked cake pieces in a serving dish, adding a generous layer of the mascarpone mixture between each layer.
- Continue layering until all cake pieces are stacked, finishing with a layer of the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor infusion.
- Just before serving, sprinkle dark chocolate shavings on top for a spooky finishing touch.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use a dark roast coffee.
- Allowing the cake to chill overnight enhances the flavors.
- Feel free to decorate with additional Halloween-themed toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Layering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Italian Tiramisu Coffin Cake, Tiramisu Cake, Halloween Dessert