mocha bread pudding

for all coffee lovers

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups  French bread cubes
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2  teaspoons instant coffee
• 2  large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups fat-free evaporated milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup  light  whipped topping (optional)
•  powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. coat 8" square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Put the bread cubes in the dish.
3. Combine sugar, cocoa and instant coffee in a bowl beat eggs, evaporated milk and vanilla extract in a bowl until well blended; stir in sugar mixture.
4. Pour over bread, pressing bread into milk mixture.
5. Place dish in a 13x9" baking dish, and fill it with warm water to 1" depth bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 30-35 mins or until set.
6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with whipped topping if desired.
7. Serve warm.