How to Make Cheater's Tiramisu - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of traditional Italian desserts but don't have the time or patience to make a classic tiramisu, then this recipe is for you. Cheater's tiramisu is a delicious and super easy version of the classic dessert that can be whipped up in no time. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of assembly, you can have a decadent and impressive dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Traditional tiramisu is made with layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
  • 12 fluid ounces brewed coffee, chilled
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom only of a 9x13-inch glass baking pan.
  • Combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until well combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 29 to 34 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Poke 12 holes in the cooled cake with the base of a serving spoon or any utensil that has a rounded bottom.
  • Whip whipping cream, adding sugar and vanilla when it's about halfway whipped; you want it to hold its shape, but don't overwhip.
  • Pour coffee over the cake, then immediately spread whipped cream evenly over top. Dust with cocoa powder, covering it completely. Cut and serve or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    390 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 289mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 113mg