TRIPLE-LAYER MOCHA CAKE

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This rich cake is tall and delicious with a special frosting. It makes a dramatic presentation.-Mark Brown, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

5 eggs, separated
1 cup shortening
2-1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour
4 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
5-1/2 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons strong brewed coffee
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coffee and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. In another bowl , beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar mixture. Beat in coffee and vanilla. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764 calories, Fat 36g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (80g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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Dream Smpfanpage

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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! My family loved it.

Kylie Davidson

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Overall, this was a great recipe. The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again.

sana javeed

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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved it. The frosting was especially rich. I might try making it again with less sugar next time.

Robert Struble

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Made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the chocolate and coffee flavors.

Zeexhan Khxn

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This triple-layer mocha cake was an absolute delight! The chocolate cake layers were moist and fluffy, and the mocha frosting was rich and creamy. I followed the recipe exactly, and the cake turned out perfectly. I would definitely make this cake aga

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