Mahogany Cake

Submitted by Chef jen_hart

"Luscious, dark, and chocolaty, this cake is one of my family, friends and my favorite desserts!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 2 large eggs
• 2⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 2⁄3 cups granulated sugar
• nonstick cooking spray

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Lightly coat a 9”x13” baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Put 1 2/3c water, cocoa and coffee in a small saucepan. Bring just to a boil, stirring with a whisk until well-blended. Let cool.
4. Beat butter, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on high speed until well-blended.
5. Add eggs; beat until fluffy.
6. On low speed, beat in cocoa mixture, then the flour until just blended.
7. Pour into pan. Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Remove to a wire rack; cool completely.