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Mocha Spice Cake

By Diana Rattray, About.com

A mocha spice cake recipe. Scroll down to see more spice cake recipes.

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups strong black coffee
  • 2 cups sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup raisins, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine coffee, 1 cup of the sugar, cocoa, and raisins in saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.

Cream shortening with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and spices; add alternately to creamed mixture with the coffee mixture. Bake in a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan for 55 to 60 minutes, or until cake tests done.

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