Mocha Dream Cake

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Mocha Dream Cake
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Intermediate
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
30 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
40 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
Makes 10 to 12 servings
A finalist in the 2001 Nestlé Toll House 'Share the Very Best' recipe contest, this dessert was submitted by Jennifer Lee Kalos of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Created in honor of her father's birthday, this delicious chocolate- and coffee-flavored cake and sweet, creamy mocha frosting is perfect for every family's celebrations.

Ingredients

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour two 9-inch-round cake pans.

Step 2

Combine 1 1/2 cups water and 1 tablespoon Taster’s Choice in medium bowl. Stir in Coffee mate Original Flavor Powder with wire whisk. Combine 1 2/3 cups flour and baking soda in another medium bowl. Microwave 1 1/3 cups morsels and vegetable oil in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Add coffee mixture, granulated sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vinegar and vanilla extract to melted morsels; mix with wire whisk. Gradually beat in flour mixture until combined. (Batter will be thin.) Pour 3 1/4 cups batter into medium bowl; stir in remaining 2/3 cup flour. Pour into prepared pans.

Step 3

Blend cocoa into remaining batter with wire whisk until blended. Slowly pour even amounts of cocoa batter into the center of each pan. (Cocoa batter will spread evenly outward from center.)

Step 4

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cake with frosting between layers and on top and side of cake.

Step 5

Microwave remaining 2/3 cup morsels and butter in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Combine remaining tablespoon Taster’s Choice and 1 1/2 teaspoons water in small bowl. Beat cream cheese and coffee mixture into melted morsels. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

Step 6

Frost cake with frosting between layers and on top and side of cake.

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