One - Egg Mocha Fudge Cake

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil1 oz bittersweet chocolate2/3 cup light brown sugar2 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour3/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup cocoa1 tbsp baking soda1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp instant espresso powder1 cup low-fat buttermilk1 cup cold espresso1 large egg1 tbsp vanilla---Frosting---2 tbsp cold espresso1/4 cup evaporated milk4 cups powdered sugar3/4 cup cocoa3 oz salted butter, room temperature3 oz shortening, room temperature
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350F, grease and line two 9" round pans.
Melt the oil and chocolate together in a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir in the brown sugar and set aside.
Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and espresso powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together buttermilk, espresso, egg and vanilla. Add the chocolate mixture and blend well.
Stir in the flour mixture until well blended.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cakes test done. Cool completely before frosting.
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For frosting, sift together sugar and cocoa, set aside.
Stir together espresso and milk and set aside.
Beat together butter and shortening.
Alternate additions of the sugar and the liquids until everything is well incorporated.
Chill 30 minutes before filling and frosting the cake.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 604.9
  • Total Fat: 28.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 39.2 mg
  • Sodium: 79.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 92.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
  • Protein: 5.5 g

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