Instructions: Whisk the whites until firm but not dry. Whisk in 3tbsp caster sugar. Whisk until stiff and shiny. Fold in the remaining caster sugar and sifted cocoa.

Pipe 8x8 inch strips and 3x8 inch rounds. Cook in a low oven until well dried. Leave to cool.

Mix the cream, melted chocolate, coffee and water together to make mocha cream. Sandwich the meringue rounds together using mocha cream . Mask with cream.

Break up the meringue strips into 1-2 inch pieces. Stick haphazardly over the gateaux. Dredge in strips with the icing sugar.

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