ESPRESSO FILLING

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 222 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.