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Mocha Layer Cake




Source of Recipe


Taste of Home, Aug/Sept 2006






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup butter, softend
  
• 3 cups packed brown sugar
  
• 4 eggs
  
• 3 tsps vanilla extract
  
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
  
• 3 tsps baking soda
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1-1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled
  
• 1-1/3 cups sour cream
  
• Frosting:
  
• 2 pkgs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
  
• 8 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate, melted
  
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
  
• 3 tsps vanilla extract
  
• 6 cups confectioners' sugar
  






Instructions



1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
   
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
   
3. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and sour cream.
   
4. Pour into three greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans.
   
5. Bake at 350 for 30-35 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.
   
6. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the chocolate, coffee and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 14-16 servings