Mocha Dark Chocolate Cake With Cappuccino Frosting
"My husband made this cake for a Valentine's Party. The other guys totally ignored the other desserts. Whether you make this as a simple 9X13 and slap the frosting on top, or go all out for a filled layer cake with the espresso glaze and cappuccino frosting, you will not be disappointed! This is mocha java heaven! Preparation time allows for the cake to sit overnight and chill once it's frosted. It's worth the wait, as the coffee flavors have time to blend with the chocolate flavors. YUM. The coffee glaze is a little extra work, but it is delicious and amazingly helpful when it comes to frosting the cake!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups flour
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1 3/4 cups white sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons molasses (or change sugars to 1c white, 3/4c dark brown)
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup mayonnaise (name brand is best in a cake)
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup very hot very strong coffee
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1 tablespoon vanilla
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1/2 cup chocolate chips or 1/2 cup chopped candy bar
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1/4 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons espresso or 3 tablespoons very strong coffee
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1/4-1/2 cup cocoa powder (depending on how dark chocolatey you want it)
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1/2 cup butter (preferably unsalted)
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1/2 cup shortening
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1/8 teaspoon salt (or omit and use salted butter)
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4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/3 cup cooled espresso or 1/3 cup strong coffee
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