Tia Maria Cake
Tia Maria Cake is an effortless yet impressive dessert ideal for bringing to a party. Using a premade angel food cake, this recipe transforms it into a decadent treat with a boozy Tia Maria marinade, luscious whipped cream icing, and a crunchy almond roca topping for a touch of gourmet flair.
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Chill Time | Several hours |
| Total Time | Approximately 4–5 hours |
| Yield | 12 Servings |
Cake Base
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Large Angel Food Cake | 1 | premade cake works well |
Tia Maria Marinade
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tia Maria Liqueur (or Kahlua) | 1/2 cup | |
| Whipping Cream | 2 tbsp | for marinade |
Whipped Cream Icing
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whipping Cream | 2 cups | to be whipped |
| Tia Maria Liqueur | 2 tbsp | |
| Icing Sugar | 2 tbsp |
Decoration
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Almost Roca Chocolate Bars | 6 | Skor can be used as well; to be crushed for topping |
Instructions
- Cut the angel food cake into two layers and place each layer on a plate.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of Tia Maria liqueur with 2 tbsp of whipping cream. Using a skewer, prick holes all over both cake layers and drizzle the Tia Maria mixture evenly over the top and bottom surfaces.
- Cover the cake with saran wrap and chill in the refrigerator for several hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Two hours before serving, whip 2 cups of cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in 2 tbsp of Tia Maria and 2 tbsp of icing sugar.
- Ice the cake with the whipped cream icing, ensuring both layers are well covered.
- Crush the almost Roca chocolate bars (or Skor) into coarse pieces and generously toss them over the top and sides of the cake.
- Chill the finished cake until serving time.
Contains dairy, gluten, eggs, and tree nuts
Serve chilled as a show-stopping dessert at parties. This cake pairs well with a light dessert wine or coffee and makes a striking centerpiece for any gathering.
| Calories | 505 kcal |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 70 mg |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 40 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
* Per Serving (12 servings)
Author
Josh
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