Rich Mocha Cake

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 3 tbs instant coffee granules
• 2 tbs boiling water
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Kahlua, divided
• 3 tbs canola oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• Icing;
• 2 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tbs sweetened condensed milk
• 3 to 4 tps Kahlua

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, 1/2 cup Kahlua, oil, vanilla and coffee mixture until well blended. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended.

2. Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; add batter. Bake at 325° for 40-48 minutes or until a toothpick fu~le'ir the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool 15 minutes longer; brush with remaining Kahlua. Cool completely.

3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate with milk; stir until smooth. Stir in enough Kahlua to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread over top of cake.