Mocha Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and coffee.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Mocha is a type of coffee made with espresso and chocolate.
• Mocha Cake is a popular dessert around the world.
• It is believed that Mocha Cake was first created in the 18th century.
• Mocha Cake is a great way to use up any leftover coffee.