Sprinkle the chocolate crumbs on top and sides of the cake
Spread the remaining mascarpone frosting over
the top and sides of the cake.
Place the second and third layers on top, rounded side up and spread the frosting evenly on
the top and sides of the cake.
Add the 3rd layer and spread the frosting evenly on
the top and sides of the cake.
Place third layer on top, then frost
the top and sides of the cake with remaining frosting.
Spread remaining filling over
top and side of cake.
Then place the second layer of cake onto the first cake layer and then frost
the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Remove from the refrigerator and frost
the tops and sides of the cake, saving at least 1/2 cup of buttercream.
Frost
the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of frosting and chill the cake for about 20 minutes.
Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on
the top and sides of the cake.
Spread frosting over
top and sides of cake.
Frost
the top and sides of the cake with the white frosting.
To assemble, place one layer of the cake on a serving platter, spread with the Creamy Coffee Filling, place the second layer on top and use the rest of the filling to cover
the top and sides of the cake.
Frost a thin layer over
the top and sides of the cake and place in the refrigerator for 15 - 20 minutes for the crumb coat.
Let cool to about room temperature (you don't want to melt the frosting), and gently pour over
the top and side of the cake.
Put a really thin coat of frosting over
the top and sides of cake, It doesn't matter if the cake shows thru.
Sandwich the cakes together with a quarter of the icing, then spread the rest over
the top and sides of the cake.
Use remainder of the frosting to frost
top and sides of cake.
Spread meringue over
top and sides of cake.