Ingredients

  • 1 (13.6 oz.) reduced calorie golden pound cake
  • 1/2 c. mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
  • 4 oz. light cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp. confectioners sugar
  • 1/4 c. Kahlua
  • 2 c. nondairy light whipped cream (8 oz.)
  • 1 c. strong brewed coffee
  • 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

Method

  • With serrated knife, cut pound cake into 1/2-inch slices (either 6 lengthwise or 11 to 12 crosswise slices).
  • In large bowl, beat together the mascarpone cheese, cream cheese and confectioners sugar just until blended.
  • Beat in the Kahlua until smooth.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Arrange 1/2 the pound cake slices in an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking pan, trimming slices to fit and fill as needed.
  • Brush slices with 1/2 cup coffee.
  • Spread 1/2 of cheese mixture over top.
  • Sift 2 tablespoons cocoa powder over cheese mixture.
  • Repeat layering with cake slices, coffee and cheese mixture and end with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Makes 12 servings.