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Like the Olive Garden Dessert
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| 1 | 10'' Sponge Cake |
| 3 Oz. | Strong Black Coffee or Espresso |
| 1 1/2 Lb. | Cream Cheese (room temp) |
| 1 1/2 Cups | Superfine or Powdered Sugar |
| 3 Oz. | Brandy, Rum or other liqueur |
| Taste | Cocoa Powder, unsweetened |
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Cut across the middle of the sponge cake to form two disks, about 1''-1-1/2'' thick, each. Blend the coffee or espresso and liqueur together. |
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Sprinkle the bottom half of the cake with the coffee liqueur blend, enough to flavor it strongly, but don't saturate the cake so much that it will collapse. |
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Mix the cream cheese or mascarpone with the sugar and beat the cheese until the sugar is completely dissolved and the cheese is light and spreadable. |
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Spread the bottom half off the cake with half of the creamy cheese, in a fairly thick layer. Set the second half of the cake on the bottom half and repeat the process - sprinkle the coffee/liqueur blend and spread with the remaining cream cheese. |
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Put the cocoa powder into a wire strainer and coat the top layer of cream cheese completely with cocoa. Refrigerate the cake for at least two hours before cutting and serving.
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Recipe Submitted By: Chris Diamond
Category: Dessert
Type: Cakes
Bake Time:
Servings: 6
Prep. Time:
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