Espresso Filling

Name: Espresso Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/4 cups
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2-1/4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Coffee lovers will go crazy for cakes made with this heavenly filling. It's rich, decadent and irresistible! —Megan Byers, Wichita, Kansas

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 222 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Coffee lovers will go crazy for cakes made with this heavenly filling. It's rich, decadent and irresistible! —Megan Byers, Wichita, Kansas

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