"First the question - can I freeze this?? It seems like I would be able to, but when I was looking at the mascarpone cheese container, it said 'do not freeze'. I bought enough for 2 cakes and only made 1 so I have open containers that I don't want to go to waste. My 4 year old LOVED the cake and would like it for his birthday in 2 weeks. This is why I want to make it now and freeze it.

As far as the cake goes, it's simply amazing. I took it to a Valentine's Day chocolate dessert party at my husband's office and it was a HUGE hit. I made Tollhouse cc cookies which were perfect because they always come out flat. I have searched high and low for espresso powder in my area and can't find it. So I chose the strongest, darkest beans in the grocery store, set the grinder to 'espresso' and used that. We just finished up the leftovers last night (about 2.5 days since I made it) and it was even BETTER! One of those better with age recipes! Thanks Ina!