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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (157g) Recipe makes 15 servings |
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| Calories 569 | ||
| Calories from Fat 257 | (45%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 28.6g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat 14.6g | 72% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 9.1g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 98mg | 32% | |
| Sodium 328mg | 13% | |
| Potassium 107mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 75.6g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 7% | |
| Sugars 58.5g | ||
| Protein 5.3g | 10% | |
Super Moist Mocha Cream Cake -- 13 X 9 Pan or Two 9-Inch Layers
By: Kerfuffle-Upon-Wincle
Feb 8, 2008
My MIL's recipe — Another cake from the great state of Texas that my family has enjoyed for about 40 years — This cake is made with more butter, and 1 cup of sour cream, instead of the 1/2 cup called for in most recipes here on Zaar. ******NOTE: Feel free to make this cake the day before you plan to serve — as some of the reviewers have mentioned, it is even better the day after baking! ****** Can also be baked in two 9-inch layers (metal pans) at 350F for 25-30 minutes!
SERVES 15
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup butter (two sticks equal 1/2 pound)
- 5 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup sour cream (one 8-ounce container)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter (one stick)
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 6 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 dash salt
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar (one pound box, sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
Directions
1
Cake:.2
Preheat oven to 325°F for Pyrex, or 350°F for a metal pan.3
In saucepan, combine coffee, butter and cocoa. Bring to boil, reduce heat and stir ~ remove from heat and set aside.4
In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla ~ stir in cooled cocoa mixture ~ batter will be thin.5
Pour into greased and floured 9x13-inch pan; bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Frost while still warm.6
Note: Can also be baked in two 9-inch layers (metal pans) at 350F for 25-30 minutes.7
Chocolate frosting:.8
In saucepan, combine butter, milk and cocoa and dash of salt. Bring to boil, reduce temperature and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and add confectioners sugar ~ beating well. Add vanilla and chopped pecans. Spread on cake while still warm.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: alicakes
On Jun 20, 2009
This is at least the 12th recipe I've used from RecipeZaar but only my first review. Had to say that I made this recipe for a family party and everyone raved about it. Made it the day before as was suggested and it was delicious. I used about 3 and a third cups of sugar for the icing with a little less milk and cocoa and that was sweet enough for us. Best chocolate cake ever!
From: Breezytoo
On Jan 24, 2009
Delcious! Made this the night before for a potluck at husbands work last week and cut into squares so people could grab and go and everyone loved it! I kept a couple pieces back for us so I could try and thought it was really good too and very moist! It reminds me a lot of the Texas sheet cakes, only thicker! Thanks for sharing your recipe! 
From: ThreeGoodCooks
On Dec 23, 2008
My 15 y/o daughter made this for a cake auction at school. It was a hit and made a nice little contribution to her choir fund raiser. We made it as a layer cake and used a homemade fudge frosting. Wow, what a moist and delicious cake! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
From: cookingmother
On Aug 6, 2008
This is the moistest cake I have ever made. I didn't make the frosting, the cake is delicious without it. Thanks so much for sharing!
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