Tiramisu Poke Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Combine cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a bowl; beat with 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 drizzle over entire cake, smoothing with a spatula and ensuring drizzle goes into poke 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; beat well.

7. Beat heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form; gently fold into egg yolk mixture until topping is just combined. Spread topping over cooled cake, smoothing well. Dust with 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate.

Editor's Note:

The directions for making the cake are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on box if using a different brand.