| I am looking for a dessert recipe that has a very strong coffee flavor. I am open to pretty much anything -- cakes, brownies, frozen desserts, etc. I would be open to a good tiramisu recipe as well. TIA. |
| how about a yule log? |
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SPONGE CAKE, 10-12", 3" tall
STRONG BLACK COFFEE OR PREPARED INSTANT ESPRESSO, 3 ounces BRANDY OR RUM, 3 ounces MASCARPONE OR CREAM CHEESE, 1-1/2 pounds at room temperature SUPERFINE OR POWDERED SUGAR, 1-1/2 cups UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER, enough to dust Directions Cut across the middle of the sponge cake to form two disks, about 1" to 1-1/2" thick. Blend the coffee or espresso and liqueur together. 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 it will collapse. Mix the cream cheese or mascarpone with the sugar, and beat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the cheese is light and spreadable. Spread the bottom half of the cake with half of the whipped 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 whipped cheese mixture. Put the cocoa powder into a wire strainer and coat the top layer of the cheese completely with cocoa. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving. |