Mocha Dark Chocolate Cake With Cappuccino Frosting Recipe

Mocha Dark Chocolate Cake With Cappuccino Frosting Recipe

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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 sla

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  • Oven
  • Cake pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Chef's knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Hand mixer
  • Pastry brush
  • Cake board
  • Toothpick
  • Spoon
  • Sifter

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses (or change sugars to 1c white, 3/4c dark brown)
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (name brand is best in a cake)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup very hot very strong coffee
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or 1/2 cup chopped candy bar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons espresso or 3 tablespoons very strong coffee
  • 1/4-1/2 cup cocoa powder (depending on how dark chocolatey you want it)
  • 1/2 cup butter (preferably unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (or omit and use salted butter)
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup cooled espresso or 1/3 cup strong coffee

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