Chocolate Mocha Cake II

4 Reviews

“Chocolate and coffee, one of the greatest flavor combinations of all time come together in this delicious cake.” - by Roxanne39

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 cups strong, hot, brewed coffee
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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Original recipe yields 2 -9 inch round cake layers

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
Cream the sugar and the shortening together until light. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together. Set aside.
Mix coffee and cocoa together until smooth. Add alternately with the flour mixture to the creamed mixture. Beat for 2 minutes then pour batter into the prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost when cooled.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
158 cal
8%

Fat
7.2 g
11%

Carbs
22.5 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (4)

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CHEFMYRNA

Aug. 29, 2002

"I agree..." See more"

ARWA

Aug. 29, 2002

"very dry cake..." See more"

blondee

Sep. 8, 2008

"This cake is soooo moist and the flavor is so rich and tasty. I love it and will use it again. I used chocolate buttercream icing...YUMMY!!..." See more"

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