Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.75 cup

flour, all-purpose

0.25 cup

cocoa powder

3 tbsp

water

1 tbsp

lemon juice

0.5 tsp

salt

0.75 cup

sugar

5 unit

egg yolks

1 package

pudding mix

1 tbsp

instant coffee

1.5 cup

milk

0.5 cup

butter

1 tsp

vanilla extract

5 tbsp

powdered sugar

sifted

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 325F (160C).

Step 2
~4 min

Mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl and stir to blend.

Step 3
~4 min

In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and creamy.

Step 4
~4 min

Add lemon juice and water to the egg yolks and blend.

Step 5
~4 min

Pour the egg yolk mixture into the dry mixture and mix well.

Step 6
~4 min

Pour the batter into an ungreased 9-inch tube pan.

Step 7
~4 min

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Cool the cake completely.

Step 9
~4 min

Cut the cake crosswise into 3 layers.

Step 10
~4 min

Prepare the mocha filling by combining pudding mix and instant coffee powder in a saucepan.

Step 11
~4 min

Blend in milk and cook on low to medium heat until thick, stirring constantly.

Step 12
~4 min

Remove from heat and cool the filling.

Step 13
~4 min

Cream the butter, add to the cooled pudding mixture, and beat until smooth and fluffy.

Step 14
~4 min

Blend in vanilla extract and powdered sugar.

Step 15
~4 min

Spread the mocha filling between the cake layers.

Step 16
~4 min

Dust with additional powdered sugar if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the egg yolks are beaten well for a light and airy cake.

Do not grease the tube pan for best cake rise.

Cool the cake completely before slicing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (chocolate and coffee)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Pair with a cup of coffee.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert for celebrations

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Celebration
Party

Popularity Score

70/100