Rich Mocha Cake

A rich coffee taste that satisfies the heart, even for the non-coffee drinkers. Best if eaten really cold, right out of the fridge! Oh so delicious!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 681 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ cup shortening
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope whipped topping mix
• ¾ cup powdered milk
• 5 tablespoons instant coffee granules

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.

Step 2

Sift together the flour, baking powder and powdered milk. Set aside.

Step 3

Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture until incorporated. Batter will be thick.

Step 4

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Prick cake with a fork at 1 inch intervals. Allow to cool.

Step 5

For the glaze: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water and instant coffee. Bring mixture to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Pour the syrup over the warm cake. Cool thoroughly. Prepare whipped topping according to package directions, then frost cake. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight before serving.