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Mix the water and espresso powder - Set aside
2
To a large bowl, add the mascarpone, 44 g of allulose, 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp rum extract, if using - Add 1 Tbsp of the coffee mixture
3
Beat until smooth
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In a separate, smaller bowl, beat 90 mL heavy whipping cream until soft peaks
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Add the whipped cream to the larger bowl and continue mixing until combined - Refrigerate until needed
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To the smaller bowl (used for whipping cream) add the egg yolks, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1.5 tbsp heavy cream, 1.5 melted butter
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Whisk together until completed mixed
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Add the almond flour, baking powder and the salt
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Whisk until smooth
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In a separate bowl, begin whipping the egg whites
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Once you have soft peaks, add the cream of tartar
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Slowly add the allulose - Beat iuntil stiff peaks
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Fold the whites into the cake batter, 1/3 at a time
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Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper - Pour the batter in and smooth it out corner to corner
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Bake at 335F for 18-22 minutes - Allow to cool for 10 minutes
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Cut into 2 halves - Place 1 half into your serving bowl
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Brush the cake with the coffee mixture until just soaked
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Top with 1/2 of the filling mixture
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Repeat once more
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Top with the cocoa powder, sifted