Mocha Layer Cake

[grammynan]

MOCHA LAYER CAKE

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups brewed coffee, cooled
1 1/3 cusp sour cream

FROSTING:
2 pkgs. (8oz. each) cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
8 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate, melted
½ cup brewed coffee, cooled
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups confectioners’ sugar


In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add the creamed mixture alternately with coffee and sour cream. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40/45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes our clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool.

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.

NOTE: Wait until the cake is completely cool and you have time to frost it before making the icing. When the icing sets, it gets very hard because the chocolate starts hardening. It makes the cake extremely hard to ice. Ask me how I know, lol.

Any questions, call me!

[grammylou]

Woohoo!! I just saw this, Nancy! I didn't realize you posted this recipe. How nice of you to share it! It could be pretty dangerous around my house. Two of my favorite ingredients ~ chocolate and coffee!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[flo]

This recipe sounds absolutely delicious.....and I was just looking for something new for Valentines! Thanks Nancy!
Flo