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Toffee-tiramisu Layer Cake Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • For the Cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 2 (8") round cake pans; line with wax paper. Lightly grease wax paper. Dust pans with flour; shake out excess, and set aside.
  • Beat cake mix, next 3 ingredients, and 1 cup water in a large bowl at low speed with an electric mixer about 30 seconds; then beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350F for 28 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans. Discard wax paper, and cool layers completely on wire racks (1 hour). Wrap and chill cake layers 1 to 24 hours. (This step enables you split layers with ease.)
  • Using a serrated knife (or a wire cutter made specifically for this job), slice layers in half horizontally to make 4 layers. Place 1 layer, cut side up on a cake plate. Brush with one-fourth of Cinnamon-Espresso Syrup (see below). Spread with 1-1/2 cups Mascarpone Frosting (see below); sprinkle with one-fourth chopped chocolate-covered toffee pieces. Repeat process with remaining 3 layers, syrup, frosting, and chopped candy bar. Frost sides of cake with remaining 1-1/2 cups frosting. Garnish, if desired. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Store in refrigerator.
  • For the Cinnamon-Espresso Syrup:
  • Bring 1 cup water, sugar, and cinnamon stick to a boil in a small saucepan; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Stir in espresso powder and liqueur.
  • For the Mascarpone Frosting:
  • Beat first 3 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add Cinnamon-Espresso Syrup, beating until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • This towering cake is best when made ahead so the flavors can meld.
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    " It was excellent "
    brianna ate it and said...
    This has to be one of the most incredible cakes I have seen & it sounds fabulous. I definately have to make one of these & sink my teeth into a big piece. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe & a very big 5 FORKS
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  • elgourmand 15 years ago
    Cracky Ace; talk about rich. I trust there is always ice cream or a sorbet to go with this. I carry a cast iron skillet and I am the cook. My wife carries a rolling pin and she is the baker. I am going to try to get her to make this cause I am also a glutton and carry a fork. She may hit me with her rolling pin because all of the mixes you call for are not available here and she'll have to do it all from scratch. Wish me luck. RJ
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    " It was excellent "
    mjcmcook ate it and said...
    ~HELLO~
    W.O.W.~ Your Son in-law is surely
    a LUCKY Guy to have his Mother in-law
    bake him this "5"FORK!!!!! Birthday Cake~
    I think this Cake is one that my
    Son in-law would really appreciate~
    ~Best Wishes~
    ~*~mj~*~
    ~Photo~FLAGGED!!!!!
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    " It was excellent "
    mystic_river1 ate it and said...
    First- Happy Birthday- I have made this and it sure is super special. Your wife gets a ^5
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