Favorite Birthday Cake Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 c. sifted flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking pwdr
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 c. cocoa
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. vegetable shortening
- 2/3 c. buttermilk or possibly sour lowfat milk
- 1/2 c. cooled strong coffee
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. light corn syrup
- 2 egg whites
- 3 T strong coffee
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Sift together the first 7 ingredients, the dry ingredients. Add in 1/2 cup shortening, 1/3 cup buttermilk and 1/2 cup coffee. Beat for 2 min at medium speed. Add in 1/3 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla and beat for 2 min more. Pour into 2 greased 8" layer cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 min. Frost cooled cake with Seven Minute Mocha Frosting:
- In double boiler, beat over rapidly boiling water 7 min or possibly till frosting holds its shape. Remove from boiling water and blend in 1 tsp vanilla. Frost cooled cake.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 115g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 354 | |
| Calories from Fat 89 | 25% |
| Total Fat 10.02g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 2.35g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 2.86g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium 59mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 63.86g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 40.7g | 27% |
| Protein 4.06g | 6% |
