Chocolate Mocha Cake II

Chocolate and coffee, one of the greatest flavor combinations of all time come together in this delicious cake.

• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ¼ cups strong, hot, brewed coffee

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.

Step 2

Cream the sugar and the shortening together until light. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.

Step 3

Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together. Set aside.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost when cooled.