Mocha Pudding Cake

Directions

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   Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 350F.
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   Coat the baking pan with cooking spray.
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   In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup of the sugar, the flour, salt, 1/4 cup of the cocoa, the baking powder, and cinnamon and stir well to blend.
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   Whisk in the oil, milk, and vanilla.
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   The batter will be stiff.
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   Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
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    In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa.
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    Sprinkle evenly ever the cake batter.
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    Dissolve the coffee powder in the boiling water, and pour it over the batter; do not stir.
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    Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top of the cake looks crisp and crackled, and a cake tester inserted in a cakey area comes out clean.
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    Cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes.
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    Serve warm from the baking pan.