Tiramisu Cake Balls

Cake balls with the creamy coffee flavor of tiramisu can be served just as they are or coated with chocolate for cake pops.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup water
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 (16 ounce) package pound cake mix
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso
• 8 teaspoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Beat cake mix, water, and eggs in a bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 3 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 4

Stir together espresso, coffee liqueur, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Stir together mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth; stir in espresso mixture.

Step 5

Crumble pound cake into crumbs in a large bowl. Stir mascarpone mixture into cake crumbs until no crumbs remain; you may need to use your hands.

Step 6

Scoop small balls of the mixture with a melon baller or spoon. Roll into balls; place on a baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.