FREEZER ESPRESSO MASCARPONE CAKE

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Adapted from Gourmet, this is delicious and doesn't heat up your kitchen, as it is no bake. Just make it a day in advance for best results.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Pie

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups heavy cream, divided
9 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 (9 ounce) box chocolate wafers
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
nonstick cooking spray, for pan
chocolate, for garnish
plain espresso beans, for garnish
fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • Beat 2 cups heavy cream with 6 tbsp sugar with a mixer 4 minutes.
  • Reduce speed to medium and add mascarpone, extracts, mix until well blended.
  • Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Layer 1 1/4 c mascarpone mix on bottom of pan.
  • Spread a layer of chocolate biscuits, about 14 over.
  • Repeat layer of mascarpone and wafers, finish with a layer of mascarpone.
  • Cover with foil and freeze for 1 hour.
  • Transfer to refrigerator and chill for 8 hrs or overnight.
  • Pulse remaining wafers in a processor until finely ground.
  • Beat remaining 1 cup cream with espresso powder and 3 tbsp sugar until whipped to stiff peaks, 3 minutes or so.
  • Remove foil and pan from cake.
  • Frost all over with espresso cream.
  • Sprinkle edges with wafer crumbs.
  • Serve cold.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and espresso beans, optional.

Adetunji Mitchelle
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Overall, I thought this cake was pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Anna Enright
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This cake is very rich, so a little goes a long way.


Areyan Ahmed (Mh Kawsar ahmed)
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I had trouble finding mascarpone cheese, but I was able to substitute it with cream cheese.


Ali Haussain
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


nehimya hahaha
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Sandra W
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rohullah Arman
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so rich and decadent.


Alexis morales
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I ate two pieces!


EDDIE KAMAU
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This is the best coffee cake I've ever had. The mascarpone filling is to die for.


ikram marhoun
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This cake is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.


Jebi Rai
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The cake turned out great! It was so moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of espresso and mascarpone.


Princesser Namus
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This was the easiest cake I've ever made! It came out perfectly and tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sufyan Rajput
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed this cake. The espresso flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


sk sane
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich flavor of the espresso and mascarpone. The cake was also very moist and delicious.


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