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For the chiffon cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
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Sift together the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
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Add 1 cup sugar and the salt and whisk to combine.
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In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, egg yolks, 1/3 cup water, almond extract, and lemon zest.
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Make a well in the middle of the flour, add the wet mixture, and then whisk quickly until very smooth, about 1 minute.
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Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl.
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Using a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat on medium speed until froth forms.
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Add the cream of tartar and beat on medium-high speed until the whites hold soft peaks.
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Slowly add the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and beat on medium speed until the whites hold firm, shiny peaks.
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Using a rubber spatula, scoop about 1/3 of the whites onto the batter and fold in gently to lighten the batter.
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Gently fold in the remaining whites just until combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.
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Bake until set to the touch, 20 to 30 minutes.
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For the coffee syrup: In a saucepan, add the brewed coffee and sugar and place over medium-high heat.
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Bring to a boil and let cool.
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For the tiramisu filling: Place the cream cheese, heavy cream, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
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Mix until well incorporated.
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For the whipped cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the cream and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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To assemble the cakes: Cut out individual cakes with large 3-inch cookie cutter rounds.
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Brush each cake layer with coffee syrup.
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Stack 2 to 3 cakes on top of each other and pipe tiramisu filling in between each of the layers.
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Garnish with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder and a dusting of powdered sugar, grated chocolate shavings or chocolate chips, and the sweetened whipped cream.
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A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
