Tiramisu Cake

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease two 8-inch cake pans and set aside.
2. Prepare the cake: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the vanilla extract, vinegar, oil, and water, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
3. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
4. Prepare the coffee syrup: Whisk together the coffee and powdered sugar until combined. Set aside.
5. Prepare the coffee frosting: Dissolve the coffee granules in warm almond milk. In a large bowl, combine with butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
6. Slice each cake layer in half horizontally to create four layers.
7. Assemble the cake: Place the first cake layer on a flat surface. Brush generously with coffee syrup. Spread 1/4 cup of frosting over the top. Repeat with remaining layers until all four layers are stacked.
8. Spread the remaining frosting evenly over the sides and top of the cake. Sift cocoa powder over the top to finish.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 8–10
• Difficulty: Medium

Variations & Substitutions

• Use decaf coffee for a kid-friendly version.
• Substitute almond milk with dairy milk or oat milk.
• Add a splash of coffee liqueur to the syrup for an adult twist.
• Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top for extra decoration.

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