Tiramisu Cake Balls

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.