This moist chocolate cake is a tad unusual, but the flavors go together very well to make a scrumptious single layer cake. What inspired this recipe was a container of Espresso Mascarpone I bought on a whim.

I used our family recipe for chocolate cake (halved– remember to bake for a shorter amount of time since it uses a smaller pan). After cooling a layer of delicious Apricot filling is spread over the top, then that is topped with the tiramisu mascarpone frosting and shaved chocolate curls. Delicious!

If you were curious as to how the flavor combination came about, my mother used to make a cheesecake that was topped with apricot filling and a coffee whipped cream. So very good. Enjoy!

Chocolate Apricot Cake with Espresso Mascarpone Frosting

Ali @ Jamhands.net

The flavors of chocolate, apricot and espresso go together beautifully in this delicious cake!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 329 kcal

Equipment

1 8 Inch Square or Round Baking Pan

Ingredients

8 inch chocolate cake prepared (I used my fav. chocolate cake recipe that is for a 9×13-inch by cutting the recipe in half.)
12 ounce can apricot Solo brand pastry filling Use as much as you'd like
8 ounce Bel Gioioso Espresso Mascarpone Cheese
2 cups freshly whipped cream or cool whip Use what you prefer. Cool Whip will hold up a bit better in the long run
2 ounces chocolate bar for chocolate curls garnish

Instructions

Prepare the recipe for chocolate cake, baking it in an 8-inch pan for approx. 30 minutes. Check as it is baking for doneness since cakes and ovens vary. Let cool completely.
Spread a layer of apricot pastry filling over the top of the chocolate cake.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened Tiramisu Mascarpone with 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping, until well incorporated. Spread evenly over the layer of apricot.
Top the frosting with chocolate curls. Chill well and refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

Recipe by Jam Hands.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 447IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 3mg

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