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Recipe by Barney Desmazery

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1. Heat the oven, line the tins and make the sponge as described in the 'goes well with' recipe, sifting the cocoa powder with the flour and baking powder.
2. For the filling, beat the mascarpone and sugar together, then beat in the coffee. Use half the mix to sandwich the cakes and spread the other half over the top, swirling with the back of a spoon to make pointy curls. Finely grate the chocolate over the top, then serve.

Per serving

805 kcalories, protein 8g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 59 g, saturated fat 35g, fibre 2g, salt 1.07 g

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• nics

  25 June 2008

  nics commented on this recipe

  I don't see the details for the FIRST recipe as described in step one? Have I missed something?

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• Caroline

  27 June 2008

  Caroline commented on this recipe

  I carnt see it either

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• splosh82

  28 June 2008

  splosh82 commented on this recipe

  Here's the link for the first recipe. Just found it! http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/6603/classic-sponge-sandwich

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• Bottie

  28 June 2008

  Bottie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this cake for my Church's Coffee morning and everyone loved it.

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• Recipes

  29 June 2008

  Recipes rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this cake for work and had to convince everyone it had not been bought. One minor point is that I used fairtrade coffee which is very strong and will use less than it says next time. A real rich winner! Perfect for the coffee/chocolate fan!

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• tuscanlucia

  30 June 2008

  tuscanlucia commented on this recipe

  I too made this cake for work, it was very popular. I used Lavazza coffee made in an italian coffee machine, and green & black dark chocolate on top - delicious!

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• sally

  01 July 2008

  sally rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I only put the mascarpone mix in the middle which was enough for me, but this is extremely good cake, the sponge mix is very light and very chocolaty. The lack of the first recipe on the page is very annoying so thankyou to splosh82 for finding it.

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• Gwen

  04 July 2008

  Gwen rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this and everyone loved it. So rich and coffeeeey. I recommend this recipe for a tea time treat.

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• sprymidget

  28 July 2008

  sprymidget rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this for a family party, it went down very well and looked like a shop bought cake. I felt the coffee was slightly bitter but no one else complained. Will make this again.

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• miss_w

  05 August 2008

  miss_w rated and commented on this recipe

  

  lovely cake very moist, made it for my boyfriend's mum birthday...all loved it!

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• Lacuna

  12 August 2008

  Lacuna rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Amazing cake recipe. I made first time and was a clear winner with everyone. Will definitely make again very soon!

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• Lesley Barnes

  14 August 2008

  Lesley Barnes rated and commented on this recipe

  

  So easy to make with great results! However I did change the quantity of coffee as 4 tablespoons inc. water was far too much! Made the marscapone far too runny and it was way too strong. I just used one tbsp and added it gradually until I got it just how I like it.

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• Nicki

  24 August 2008

  Nicki rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is the best and easiest chocolate cake I have ever made. I have made it 3 times now, once because it looked nice, second because it was so yummy the first time and recently, as a birthday cake. If you're not a great coffee lover, do not let that put you off. The coffee icing is a great subtle pairing. I used Boaters French Vanilla ground.

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Ingredients

FOR THE SPONGE

• 200g soft, butter , plus extra for greasing
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 85g good-quality cocoa powder , such as Cafédirect or Green & Black's
• 140g self-raising flour
• 200g golden caster sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk

FOR THE FILLING AND ICING

• 2 x 250g tubs mascarpone
• 85g golden caster sugar
• 4 tbsp very strong coffee (see tip below)
• 50g dark chocolate , for grating

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Difficulty and servings

Cuts into 8 slices

Preperation and cooking times

Prep 15 mins

Cook 25 mins

Ready in 40 minutes

Sponge only

Ingredients

FOR THE SPONGE

• 200g soft, butter , plus extra for greasing
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 85g good-quality cocoa powder , such as Cafédirect or Green & Black's
• 140g self-raising flour
• 200g golden caster sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk

FOR THE FILLING AND ICING

• 2 x 250g tubs mascarpone
• 85g golden caster sugar
• 4 tbsp very strong coffee (see tip below)
• 50g dark chocolate , for grating

Per serving

805 kcalories, protein 8g, carbohydrate 64g, fat 59 g, saturated fat 35g, fibre 2g, salt 1.07 g

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