Mocha Cake with a Twist
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1¾ cups granulated sugar
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3 large free range or organic eggs at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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2¼ cups all-purpose (plain) flour
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½ cup cocoa powder (not drinking chocolate)
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon instant espresso powder dissolved in ? cup boiling water, cooled
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1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
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For the glaze:
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2 - 3 tablespoons strong coffee
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(made with 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 3 tablespoons boiling water)
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1 cup confectioner's sugar
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3 tablespoons cocoa
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2 tablespoons corn syrup (not high fructose) or golden syrup
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