Tiramisu Pancakes

recipe from Ivory Hut
(Serves about 5 reasonably hungry people)

For the pancakes:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder, slightly rounded, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
a generous pinch of salt

1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cups sour cream
3 large eggs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons instant coffee

For the glaze (optional):
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons softened butter
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur

For the cream:
4 oz. mascarpone cheese
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions:
1.    Warm the pancakes according to the package directions.
2.    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and confectioners’ sugar until well combined.
3.    Dissolve the coffee granules in the water, then add to the cheese mixture; mix well.
4.    Place 1 pancake on each of 8 plates, then dollop each with cheese mixture; repeat the layers two more times, ending with a dollop of the cheese mixture topping each stack. Sprinkle with cocoa and serve immediately.