Mocha-Chocolate-Jimmy Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the coffee, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually beat in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Mocha is a type of coffee flavored with chocolate.
• Chocolate chips are an American invention and were first created in the 1930s.
• This cake is perfect for a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary.