Follow these steps for perfect results
flour, all-purpose
cocoa powder
water
lemon juice
salt
sugar
egg yolks
pudding mix
instant coffee
milk
butter
vanilla extract
powdered sugar
sifted
Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
Mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl and stir to blend.
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and creamy.
Add lemon juice and water to the egg yolks and blend.
Pour the egg yolk mixture into the dry mixture and mix well.
Pour the batter into an ungreased 9-inch tube pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Cool the cake completely.
Cut the cake crosswise into 3 layers.
Prepare the mocha filling by combining pudding mix and instant coffee powder in a saucepan.
Blend in milk and cook on low to medium heat until thick, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and cool the filling.
Cream the butter, add to the cooled pudding mixture, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Blend in vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
Spread the mocha filling between the cake layers.
Dust with additional powdered sugar if desired.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made a day in advance.
Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pair with a cup of coffee.
Enhances the mocha flavor.
Sweet and complements the chocolate.
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