My mum's Mocha Roll

 

Ahhh... Cake.   What cures a bad day? What makes all problems go away?  Cake.

Mocha roll is one of my mum's "go to" cakes when we are in need of something sweet

2 cups self raising flour
2 cups sugar
12 eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbs coffee mixed with 3 tbs hot water

1. Preheat oven 180deg.
2. In a large bowl, sift the flour, half of the sugar and salt.
3. Add the coffee mixture, vanilla extract and egg yolks.  Mix.
4. In a mixer, beat the egg whites till soft peaks.  While beating, slowly drizzle in the rest of the sugar.
5. Add a third of the batter into the beaten egg whites and fold.
6. Once incorporated, add the rest of the egg whites and carefully fold.  (My mum used an electric beater on low to combine)
7. Pour batter into a 30cm X 40cm tray that has been lined with baking paper.   Even out, making sure the batter goes all the way into the corners.
8. Bake in the oven for 30-35mins.

When the cake comes out the oven, transfer out of the try and onto a clean paper towel.  While the cake is still warm, roll using the baking paper for assistance.  Roll from one of the short sides.  Cover loosely and let cool completely before icing.

Butter Icing:

100g butter

3/4 cup coffee

2 tsp hot water

2 tbs milk

Crushed unsalted cashews

Place all the ingredients into a bowl and beat with a mixer till light and fluffy.

When the cake is cool, cover the cake

Sprinkle the cake with cashews