CAFé AU LAIT CAKE

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Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee (dry)
1 1/3 cups water
1 package Betty Crocker SuperMoist devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee (dry)
1 tablespoon cool water
1 tub Betty Crocker Whipped milk chocolate ready-to-spread frosting or
Creamy Chocolate Frosting:
(see Fabulous Frosting and Glazes chapter)
1 1/2 cups frozen (thawed) whipped cream or
Sweetened Whipped Cream
(see Fabulous Frostings and Glazes chapter)
Chocolate-covered espresso beans, if desired

Steps:

  • 1- Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottoms only of 2 round pans, 8 or 9 x 1 1/2 inches, with shortening lightly flour.2- Dissolve 1 tablespoon coffee in 1 1/3 cups water. Beat coffee mixture, cake mix, oil and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Pour into pans.3- Bake 8-inch rounds 33 to 38 minutes, 9-inch rounds 28 to 33 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pans to loosen cakes remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.4- Dissolve 2 teaspoons coffee in 1 tablespoon cool water. Stir 2 teaspoons of the coffee mixture into frosting. Mix whipped topping and remaining coffee mixture in medium bowl gently stir in 1/4 cup of the frosting mixture.5- Fill layers with half of the whipped topping mixture (about 3/4 cup) to within 1/4 inch of edge. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Pipe remaining whipped topping mixture around top of cake. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled. Garnish top of cake with espresso beans. Store covered in refrigerator.High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet): Do not use 8-inch rounds. Heat oven to 375°. Dissolve 1 tablespoon coffee in 1 1/2 cups water. Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to dry cake mix. Decrease oil to 1 tablespoon. Beat on low speed 30 seconds, then beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Bake 9-inch rounds 32 to 37 minutes.1 Serving: Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 175) Fat 19g (Saturated 7g) Cholesterol 55mg Sodium 340mg Carbohydrate 42g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 4g. % Daily Value: Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 4% Iron 10%.Betty's Tip: If the cake is served just after chilling for 1 or 2 hours, the espresso flavor will be mild. The rich coffee flavor develops more fully as the cake continues to chill, and if served the next day, the flavor will be stronger.From "Betty Crocker's Ultimate Cake Mix Cookbook." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Darrin Ambrister
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This cake is a must-try for coffee lovers.


Jessica Iulia Radu
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


Naq Vee
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This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Jagat Ram
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I've also made this cake with chocolate chips, and it's delicious that way too.


alligood family
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This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. It can be made a day or two in advance, and it's still delicious.


MD Abu Raihan islam
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I love the simplicity of this cake. It's made with just a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make.


Md Mostafa Prodhan
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I've made this cake with both regular coffee and decaf coffee, and it's delicious either way.


Ashim Mondol
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This cake is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the coffee flavor is a nice pick-me-up.


ohood khalid
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Matin Abas
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover coffee. It's also a great cake to make for a crowd, as it's easy to double or triple the recipe.


Victoria Williams
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I've also made this cake with chocolate chips, and it's delicious that way too.


Gerald Alongyah
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This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. It can be made a day or two in advance, and it's still delicious.


Tony Perri
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I love the simplicity of this cake. It's made with just a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make.


yonk yonk
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I've made this cake with both regular coffee and decaf coffee, and it's delicious either way.


Tatiana Andrade
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This cake is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the coffee flavor is a nice pick-me-up.


Bishow Raskoti
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Touheed Khan
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover coffee. It's also a great cake to make for a crowd, as it's easy to double or triple the recipe.


Tiffany Hassanshahi
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The coffee flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake is moist and fluffy.


Malik Maqsood lala
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the coffee flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.