Description
A rich and delicious treat combining layers of pound cake with creamy mascarpone and heavy cream, topped with warm chocolate ganache and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cake, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip together heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the sliced pound cake at the bottom of a dish, spreading the cream mixture between each layer of cake.
- Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top, then refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider adding espresso powder to the cream mixture. Ensure not to over-whip the cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, cream cake, holiday dessert, chocolate lovers