Favourite Chocolate Mocha Sponge Cake

Directions

Mix the flour, cocoa, salt and sugar; stir to blend. Beat the egg yolks until thick and creamy. Add the lemon juice and water and blend. Add all at once to the dry mixture.

Pour into a 9-inch ungreased tube pan. Bake in preheated 325℉ (160℃) oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Cool then cut crosswise into 3 layers. Spread the mocha filling between the layers.

Filling:

Combine the pudding mix and coffee powder in a saucepan. Blend in the milk and cook on low to medium heat until thick, stirring constantly; cool.

Cream the butter or margarine, add to the pudding mixture and beat until smooth and fluffy. Blend in vanilla and the confectioners’ sugar.