June 28, 2014

CREAM CHEESE MOCHA CAKE

Ingredients:
All purpose flour - 2 cups
Strong hot coffee - 1/2 cup
Cocoa - 1/3 cup
Butter - 1/2 cup
Brown sugar - 1 cup
Granulated sugar - 1 cup
Egg yolks - 3
Baking soda - 1 tsp
Sour cream - 1/2 cup
Egg whites - 3 (beaten stiffly)
Cream cheese frosting - 2 batches

For Cream Cheese Frosting:
Cream cheese - 75 gms, softened
Butter - 2 tbsp
Vanilla essence - 1/2 tsp
Confectioner's Sugar - 1 3/4 cup

Method:

  • gradually add coffee to cocoa, stirring constantly; let stand until cool.
  • Cream butter and sugars until light fluffy.
  • Add egg yolks; beat until batter is thick.
  • Add coffee and cocoa mixture.
  • Dissolve soda in cream. Add alternatively to sugar mixture with flour; beat well after each addition.
  • Fold in egg whites. Pour batter into 2 well greased  and floured 9" cake pans.
  • Bake in 350F for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. Remove from pans; cool.
  • Prepare frosting as directed. Spread between cake layers; stick layers.
  • Spread over sides and top of the cake.
  • Serve.
How to make Cream cheese Frosting:
  • Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beat until fluffy. Yield 1 cup.

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