Mocha Cake

By barbsjustagirl

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 224 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 286 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur, divided
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons 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 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ICING:
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 3 to 4 teaspoons coffee liqueur

Preparation

Step 1

* In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, 1/2 cup coffee liqueur, oil, vanilla and coffee mixture until well blended. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended.
* 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 inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool 15 minutes longer; brush with remaining coffee liqueur. Cool completely.
* In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate with milk; stir until smooth. Stir in enough coffee liqueur to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread over top of cake.