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Ingredients
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 12 ounces Italian mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 (8-ounce) packages chocolate chip cookies, such as Tate's Bake Shop
- Shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish
Directions
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream, mascarpone, sugar, coffee liqueur, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla. Mix on low speed to combine and then slowly raise the speed, until it forms firm peaks.
To assemble the cake, arrange chocolate chip cookies flat in an 8-inch springform pan, covering the bottom as much as possible. (I break some cookies to fill in the spaces.) Spread a fifth of the mocha whipped cream evenly over the cookies. Place another layer of cookies on top, lying flat and touching, followed by another fifth of the cream. Continue layering cookies and cream until there are 5 layers of each, ending with a layer of cream. Smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
Run a small sharp knife around the outside of the cake and remove the sides of the pan. Sprinkle the top with the chocolate, cut in wedges, and serve cold.
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By dianrainbow2
Sun City, AZ
on January 26, 2012
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I took this cake to a get together that my co-workers and I were going to. It was a huge hit!!! My co-workers loved it!!! I read the reviews and took the suggestions that alot of people made and used the Hi Brow Cookies from TJ. It was super easy to make and so delicious!! If you love chocolate mousse and coffee, this is the perfect dessert for you! Thanks Ina!!!
By paeavenson_4932505
Manteca, CA
on December 30, 2011
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This would have been a 5 but could not find the cookies so had to use another brand.
Have made this twice and am making again tonight, always a hit.
I do freeze mine overnight, and then let set out about 20 minutes before serving.
Another winner, thanks Ina
By tr421
on December 27, 2011
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I make Ina's recipe's all the time and love them but I won't make this again. It was very easy to make, tasted pretty good but it's extremely filling and frankly it made a mess while attempting to cut. I like her recipes because they are somewhat sophisticated use quality ingredients etc. but this is pretty elementary. Her chocolate tart was much much better.
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