Italian Tiramisu-Inspired Coffee Cake

A tender coffee cake with espresso, mascarpone-style topping, and cocoa.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso
• 8 ounces mascarpone or cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• Cocoa powder

Directions

1. Bake espresso-flavored cake at 350°F until done.
2. Cool completely.
3. Beat mascarpone with powdered sugar and a little milk until spreadable.
4. Frost cake and dust with cocoa.