| | Chocolate chiffon cake |
| 1 1/2 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 1 | c | All-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 |
| | Chocolate Mascarpone Cream |
| 21 | oz | Mascarpone cheese |
| 11 1/2 | oz | Milk chocolate; in small pieces |
| 8 | | Eggs; separated |
| 1/2 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 2 | tb | Kahlua |
| 2 | tb | Rum |
| | Unsweetened cocoa; sifted, for decoration |
| 1/4 | c | 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 |
