| | CHOCOLATE CHIFFON CAKE |
| 1 1/2 | c | granulated sugar |
| 1 | c | ll-purpose flour |
| 3/4 | c | Unsweetened cocoa |
| 2 | ts | Baking powder |
| 1 | ts | baking soda |
| 1/4 | ts | salt |
| 4 | | Eggs; separated |
| 2 | | Egg whites |
| 3/4 | c | Vegetable oil |
| 1/2 | c | water |
| 1 | ts | vanilla extract |
| | CHOCOLATE MASCARPONE CREAM |
| 21 | oz | Mascarpone cheese |
| 11 1/2 | oz | milk chocolate; cut into small pieces |
| 8 | | Eggs; separated |
| 1/2 | c | granulated sugar |
| 2 | tb | Kahlua |
| 2 | tb | Rum |
| | Unsweetened cocoa; sifted, for decoration |
| | About 1/4 cup coarsely grated milk chocolate; for garnish |
| | SOAKING LIQUID |
| 4 | c | Espresso coffee; decaffeinated or regular |
| 1 1/4 | c | water |
| 1 | c | sugar |
| 3 | tb | Kahlua |
| 3 | tb | Rum |
