Black cocoa powder substitute: If you do not have black cocoa powder, you can use an equal amount of dutch process cocoa powder, making it a total of 63g or ¾ cup.




Make & assemble the cake ahead of time. Once the cake is assembled with the ice cream, it needs to freeze overnight, so it's best to make & assemble it the day before serving.




Frost the cake just before serving. Mascarpone frosting is essentially thicker whipped cream so it's best enjoyed fresh!




Use a hot, sharp knife to cut the cake. To release the cake from the pan, as well as cut individual slices, run a very sharp knife under hot water and wipe clean before using.