Toffee-Tiramisu Layer Cake
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 25 ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- [to line two 8-inch pans]
- Whipped cream
- 1 package Swiss mocha cappuccino mix -- (1.16 ounces)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup Cinnamon-Espresso Syrup -- see below
- 1 cup water
- Kahlua
- Waxed paper
- Instant coffee
- Flour
- Additional chopped chocolate-covered toffee candy
- [such as SKOR or Heath Bars]
- For the Cake:
- Cream
- bars, semisweet chocolate and white chocolate shavings -- optional
- 3 chocolate-covered toffee candy bars -- chopped
- 8 1/2 cups Mascarpone Frosting -- see below
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 package French Vanilla cake mix -- (18.25 ounces)
- Liqueur
- 1/4 cup coffee
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Garnish:
- Cut
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Flour
Source of phosphorus · 106 mg per 100 g, 15% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Phosphorus contributes to normal function of cell membranes.
- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
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- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
Phosphorus is a mineral contained in each cell in our body. Most phosphorus is in the bones and teeth, and some is in your genes. NIH fact sheet
Source of copper · 0.2 mg per 100 g, 17% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
- Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
5 more authorised claims
- Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
- Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
- Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation.
- Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissues, and blood vessels. NIH fact sheet
Source of manganese · 0.6 mg per 100 g, 28% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
1 more authorised claims
- Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Manganese is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. Your body uses manganese to make energy and protect your cells from damage. NIH fact sheet
Source of selenium · 10 µg per 100 g, 19% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
3 more authorised claims
- Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
- Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Selenium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Your thyroid gland needs selenium to produce hormones and function properly. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Flour, 00”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
- Hot sugar. Hot sugar sticks to skin and burns far hotter than boiling water: don't touch or taste it. Keep a bowl of cold water close, and keep children away while it cooks.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- For the Cinnamon-Espresso Syrup: 2/3 cup sugar 1 three-inch cinnamon stick -- broken in half 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder -- or 2 tablespoons regular instant coffee 1/4 cup coffee liqueur -- such as Kahlua
- For the Mascarpone Frosting: 16 ounces mascarpone cheese -- (two 8-ounce containers) 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup cinnamon-espresso syrup -- from above 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
- For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease two 8-inch 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; 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.
- Description. "Just like traditional Tiramisu, this towering cake is best when made ahead so the flavors can meld. Southern Living Editors favorite. Using cake mix makes it easier."
- Notes. Made by Doris for her son-in-law's birthday, July 2009.
- Photo of this cake is at: http://www.fareshare.net/toffee-tiramisu-layer-cake.html
- Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Art; 16 July 2009. www.fareshare.net
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Cake tin
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Electric mixer
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Wooden spoon
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Spatula
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Pastry brush