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Triple-Layer Mocha Cake

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

12-14 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

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

Directions

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

2 of 2

Triple-Layer Mocha Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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.
Yield: 12-14 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 764 calories, 36 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 129 mg cholesterol, 415 mg sodium, 107 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.