Zuppa Inglese

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare cake mix.
2. 2
   Pour into 2 greased and floured round cake pans.
3. 3
   Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Prepare both packages of pudding mix using half the milk called for on package.
5. 5
   Cover and chill.
6. 6
   Beat cream until stiff, fold in pudding.
7. 7
   Divide in half, set aside.
8. 8
   Stir coffee granules into hot water; cool.
9. 9
   Fold into half of pudding mixture.
10. 10
    Split each cake layer.
11. 11
    Place bottom layer on cake plate and brush with 1 tablespoon rum.
12. 12
    Spread 1/2 of coffee-flavored pudding over rum.
13. 13
    Top with second layer, brush with 1 tablespoon rum.
14. 14
    Spread about 1/4 of plain pudding over rum. Third layer of cake, brush with 1 tablespoon rum.
15. 15
    Spread remaining coffee pudding over rum.
16. 16
    Fourth layer of cake, brush with 1 tablespoon rum, frost top and sides of cake with rest of plain pudding.
17. 17
    Sprinkle top with shaved chocolate.
18. 18
    Cover and chill before serving.