Miss Potts Mocha Cake Recipe

Name: Miss Potts Mocha Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake:; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 1/4 c. sugar; 3 whole eggs; 1 c. strong coffee (divided use); 1 t. baking soda; 1/2 t. sald; 1 T vinegar; 2 squares unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 t vanilla; caramel frosting (enough for tops of 2 layers):; 1 1/2 c. dark brown sugar, packed; 1/2 c. margarine; 4 T cream or evaporated milk; 1/2 t baking powder

Servings: persons

cake:
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 whole eggs
1 c. strong coffee (divided use)
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. sald
1 T vinegar
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 t vanilla
caramel frosting (enough for tops of 2 layers):
1 1/2 c. dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. margarine
4 T cream or evaporated milk
1/2 t baking powder

1
Mix together 1/2 c. strong coffe and baking soda, set aside.
2
Melt 2 squares chocolate in 1/2 c. strong coffee over low heat, stirring constantly, until the consistency of cream sauce. Cool.
3
Follow general cake directions: Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with coffe-baking soda mixture. Beat 100 strokes after each addition. Add vinegar. Add chocolate-coffee mixture and vanilla. Beat in rapidly. Work rapidly throughout this process. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 or 10 inch cake pans. Bake at 375F for 30 to 35 minutes. Be careful not to overbake larger layers, they dry out rapidly.
4
Caramel frosting: Mix sugar, margarine, and cream. Bring to a boil ONLY in a heavy pan, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add baking powder. Beat until creamy, cool and, of spreading consistency.

1410

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake:, 1/2 c. shortening, 1 1/4 c. sugar, 3 whole eggs, and more.

Yes, Miss Potts Mocha Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Miss Potts Mocha Cake

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