Easy Pound Cake Tiramisu (Printable Version)
Lush layers of marble cake, cream, coffee, and chocolate come together in this chilled Italian dessert.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Cake
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2 loaves marble pound cake, sliced
→ Cream Mixture
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 cups heavy cream
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
→ Coffee Mixture
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3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
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4 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur
→ Topping
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1/2 cup shaved chocolate
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Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
# Steps to Cook:
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In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix the strong brewed coffee with Kahlua until combined.
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Arrange half of the sliced pound cake in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour half of the coffee and Kahlua mixture evenly over the cake slices.
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Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the soaked cake layer, then sprinkle half of the shaved chocolate on top.
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Repeat the layering process with the remaining cake slices, coffee mixture, cream mixture, and shaved chocolate. Finish by dusting the top with unsweetened cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chilling the tiramisu for a minimum of 3 hours allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set properly.