This recipe is from the Food TV Network's Cooking Live Show starring Sarah Moulton.
Ingredients
Directions
- MASCARPONE CHEESE, 3 cups
- CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR, 1-1/2 cups
- MARSALA WINE, 1/4 cup
- DOUBLE CRÈME, 3/4 cup
- WATER, 2/3 cup
- INSTANT ESPRESSO, 5 teaspoons
- BUTTER POUND CAKE, 1 store-bought
- In a medium bowl, use electric mixer set on medium speed and beat the mascarpone cheese, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and marsala until well blended.
- Add the crème and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over high heat combine water, remaining 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar and espresso powder.
- Bring to a boil. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Slice pound cake 1/4-inch thick.
- In a 2-quart oval or rectangular glass or ceramic dish, arrange slices of cake in a single layer over bottom of dish, trimming to fit.
- Brush half of the cooled espresso mixture over cake.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the top.
- Then repeat and do layer number 2.
- Brush espresso over cake slices and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with plastic and refrigerate until firm.
- Before serving sift cocoa evenly on top.
- Use a large scoop to serve on plates.
