CAPPUCCINO CAKE

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Yield serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

for the crust
12 chocolate graham-cracker sheets, crushed (about 2 1/3 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons espresso powder
Pinch kosher salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
for the filling
1 quart coffee ice cream
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Grind together the graham crackers, sugar, espresso powder, and salt in a food processor to make fine crumbs. Add the melted butter with the processor running, and pulse just to combine. Press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a buttered 8-inch pie plate, making sure the crumbs are evenly distributed. Bake the crust until crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes, then cool completely before filling.
Remove the ice cream from freezer to soften a bit while you make the whipped cream. Whip the cream and sugar in a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, to form soft peaks. Add the sour cream, and whisk until just combined.
Spread the ice cream in an even layer over the crust. Dollop the whipped-cream mixture on top, and spread upward to a dome shape. Freeze overnight, or until the cream is frozen. To serve, cut with a sharp knife dipped in hot water.