Frosting/Cake - Espresso Filling

By littlefish

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons hot water
• 1-1/2 cups Mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix espresso powder and water until smooth; cool. In a large bowl, beat the Mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar, cream, vanilla and espresso mixture on medium speed until creamy and slightly thickened (do not overmix). Spread between cake layers. Yield: 2-1/4 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons equals 222 calories, 21 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 24 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 3 g protein.