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Tiramisu like The Olive Garden's®

Serves : 12
Prep. Time : 2:20

(1) 10" X 3" prepared sponge cake
2 1/2 oz. strong black coffee
2 1/2 oz. Kahluah
1 1/2 Lbs. mascarpone cheese - room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
cocoa powder - for garnish

-Cut across middle of sponge cake, forming two layers, each about 1 1/2" thick.
-Combine coffee and rum and sprinkle evenly over one layer of the cake.
-Beat together cheese and 1 cup sugar until sugar is dissolved; slowly add more sugar until desired sweetness is reached.
-Spread half of the cheese mixture over the coffee-soaked layer; top with second cake layer; spread remaining cheese mixture over top.
-Sprinkle top with sifted cocoa.
-Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.