CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE

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This is a moist, very chocolaty cake and frosting. It is truly for the chocaholic in all of us. My husband, Bobby, the biggest chocaholic of all time, just loves this cake.

Provided by Anne Odom

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 stick margarine
1 3/4 c sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 c milk
6 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp espresso powder, instant
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
CAKE INGREDIENTS
FROSTING INGREDIENTS
1 pkg cream cheese at room temperature
1 stick margarine or butter
3/4 bag(s) powdered sugar
1 Tbsp espresso powder
6 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 Tbsp milk or half & half

Steps:

  • 1. Butter and flour 2 - 9 inch cake pans or 1 - 9x13 sheet pan. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt and baking soda for about 2 minutes in small bowl. Cream together margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and mayonnaise. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. With last addition, just mix until incorporated. Do not over mix. Pour equally into prepared pans and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of layer comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
  • 2. For frosting: Cream cream cheese and butter until well mixed. Add 1/2 of the powdered sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, espresso powder and milk or half & half. Mix until smooth. Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until shiny. If too thick, add some more milk or cream. Generously frost first layer. Add second layer. Frost top and sides.

Ramon Khan
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This cake is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's sure to be a hit at any party.


Sophia Romans
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I would recommend it to anyone.


Touqeer Noobking
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This cake was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Julian Espinoza jr
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more butter or oil to the batter next time.


Mohammed Alamin
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved it. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Ghulam Mustafa Mughal
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I love chocolate and espresso, so I knew I had to try this cake. It didn't disappoint! This is my new favorite cake.


Ashraf Muhamma
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. It turned out perfect and was a big hit with my family.


julianne Valot
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This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and has a delicious coffee flavor.


Junior Lubulwa
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This cake is amazing! The chocolate and espresso flavors go together so well, and the cake is so moist and fluffy.


Khader Basha
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was moist, flavorful, and the espresso frosting was perfection.


Luis Morales
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This cake was a hit! It was rich, decadent, and had the perfect balance of chocolate and coffee flavor.