Tiramisu Poke Cake
This easy tiramisu poke cake recipe combines the rich flavors of coffee, mascarpone, and chocolate with the convenience of a white cake mix. Coffee-soaked and topped with a creamy mascarpone layer, this dessert is perfect for holidays, parties, and potlucks.
Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 278kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 baking pan
- Wooden spoon (for poking holes)
- Microplane or fine grater
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz. white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg whites
- ¾ cup cold coffee
- 3 tbsp instant coffee
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 8 oz whipped topping like Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate optional – for shaving on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix cake mix, water, oil, and egg whites with a hand mixer for 2 minutes. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake 29–33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While hot, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke poke poke poke holes about 1–2 inches apart and halfway down into the cake.
- Whisk together the cold coffee, instant coffee, and sweetened condensed milk. Slowly pour over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese and whipped topping until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled cake.
- Grate unsweetened chocolate over the top. Slice and serve, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 278kcal