Chocolate Mocha Layer Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare whipped topping as directed on package, substituting cold strong brewed coffee for the cold water.
2. 2
   Prepare cake batter as directed on package.
3. 3
   Pour evenly into 3 full (2-inch) hotel pans (or 1 half [2-inch] hotel pan for trial recipe).
4. 4
   Bake as directed; cool completely.
5. 5
   Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
6. 6
   Split each cake horizontally into 3 even layers.
7. 7
   Place 1 cake layer in bottom of each of 3 (4-inch) hotel pans (or 1 pan for trial recipe); cover with 1/2 of the pudding, second cake layer and remaining pudding.
8. 8
   Top with third cake layer; spread with whipped topping mixture.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
10. 10
    Refrigerate at least 4 hours before cutting to serve.