Mocha Cappuccino Cake

This is Billy's favorite cake that I make. I made it this week for his 40th birthday.  Hope you enjoy it.

Mocha Cappuccino Cake

1 pkg devils food cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake according to box)

1/4 c granulated sugar

2 T Instant coffee granules, divided

1/3 c boiling water

1- 8 oz pkg cream cheese

1 c powdered sugar

1- 8 oz container of Cool Whip, thawed

Bake cake according to directions on box using two round cake pans.

Combine granulated sugar, 1/2 T coffee granules and boiling water. Stir then allow to cool.

Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 1/2 T coffee granules together until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.

Brush coffee mixture over cooled cakes. Spread have of the whipped topping on top of first cake. Top with second layer. Spread remaining topping on top of cake. You can use a piping bag to make rosettes on top layer instead if you prefer.