Tiramisu bun

INGREDIENTS :

CAKE:

·         1 teaspoon instant coffee powder

·         1 (18.25 ounce) package moist

·         white cake mix

·         1/4 cup coffee

·         1 tablespoon coffee flavored Liqueur

FILLING:

·         Cheese

·         1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

·         1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone

·         2 tablespoons coffee flavored Liqueur

FROSTING:

·         1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

·         2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur

·         2 cups heavy cream

INSTRUCTION :

1)    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans.

2)    Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Divide two thirds of batter between 2 pans. Stir instant coffee into remaining batter; pour into remaining pan.

3)    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

4)    In a measuring cup, combine brewed coffee and 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur; set aside.

5)    To make the filling: In a small bowl, using an electric mixer set on low speed, combine mascarpone, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur; beat just until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

6)    To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat the cream, 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur until stiff.

7)    Fold 1/2 cup of cream mixture into filling mixture.

8)    To assemble the cake: Place one plain cake layer on a serving plate. Using a thin skewer, poke holes in cake, about 1 inch apart.

9)    Pour one third of reserved coffee mixture over cake, then spread with half of the filling mixture. Top with coffee-flavored cake layer; poke holes in cake.

10) Pour another third of the coffee mixture over the second layer and spread with the remaining filling.

11) Top with remaining cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour remaining coffee mixture on top. Spread sides and top of cake with frosting. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.