Ingredients
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2 ounces
butter, softened
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1/2 cup
granulated sugar
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1
egg
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1/2 teaspoon
vanilla
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1 cup
all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon
baking powder
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2 teaspoons
unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon
instant coffee powder
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1/2 cup
milk
TOPPING
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1/2 cup
granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon
instant coffee powder
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2 teaspoons
unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups
hot water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add unbeaten egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Sift flour, baking powder, cocoa and instant coffee. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
- Spread mixture evenly into 8 inch square ovenproof dish.
- TO PREPARE TOPPING: Mix together the sugar, instant coffee and cocoa. Sprinkle evenly over the batter. Carefully pour the hot water over the top (do not stir).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. The sauce will be on the bottom and the cake on top. Spoon out some cake and sauce into serving bowls. Best served hot or warm.