Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the egg, vanilla, and milk. Mix well.
- Dissolve espresso powder in hot water, then add Kahlua and set aside.
- Mix mascarpone, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and yolks, and beat until combined.
- Layer ladyfingers soaked in espresso mixture in the cake pan, then spread with cheese mixture, repeating layers.
- Bake at 300°F for 1 hour 15 minutes, then turn off oven and leave door closed for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, then top with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled. Use high-quality mascarpone for best flavor.
