Tiramisu Poke Cake Recipe

Name: Tiramisu Poke Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 (16.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix (such as Betty Crocker(R) SuperMoist(R)); 1 1/4 cups water; 3 eggs; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; Poke Drizzle:; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1/3 cup coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua(R)); 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided; Topping:; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua(R)); 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or to taste

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 (16.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix (such as Betty Crocker(R) SuperMoist(R))
1 1/4 cups water
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Poke Drizzle:
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua(R))
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided
Topping:
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua(R))
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Mix cake mix, water, eggs, and oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared dish.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 29 to 34 minutes. Cool cake for at least 30 minutes.
4
Whisk sweetened condensed milk, 1/3 cup coffee-flavored liqueur, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, espresso powder, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt together in a bowl until drizzle is smooth.
5
Poke holes into cake using the large end of a chopstick or a similar tool. Pour poke drizzle over entire cake, smoothing with a spatula and ensuring the drizzle goes into the holes. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
6
Beat egg yolks and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until very light yellow and stiff. Add cream cheese, 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well.
7
Beat heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form; gently fold into egg yolk mixture until topping is just mixed. Pour topping over cooled cake, smoothing well. Dust with 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate.

840

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 (16.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix (such as Betty Crocker(R) SuperMoist(R)), 1 1/4 cups water, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Tiramisu Poke Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tiramisu Poke Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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