MOCHA SHEET CAKE WITH PECANS

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Provided by Dorothy Davis

Categories     Cake     Coffee     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Winter     Bon Appétit     Columbus     Ohio

Yield Serves 16 to 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 tablespoon instant coffee, dissolved in 1 cup hot water
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons milk
1 1-pound box powdered sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch jelly roll pan. Stir 1/2 cup butter, coffee, 1/2 cup cocoa and vegetable oil in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl until blended. Whisk in cocoa mixture. Whisk buttermilk, eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl until blended. Add to flour mixture and blended well. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cake to rack.
  • Meanwhile, stir milk and remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup cocoa in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.Add powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and whisk until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over warm cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Cool cake completely and serve.

Tina Love
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the mocha frosting is creamy and light. The pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sakshyam Rajthala
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. The pecans added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe, but I would s


SK FYOISAL SKFYOISAL
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy mocha frosting. The pecans add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I always get compliments on this cake when I make it.


Denjar Kokhon
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. The pecans added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Owen Sailus
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the mocha frosting is creamy and light. The pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Susan Lucia
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still very good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the mocha frosting was creamy and delicious. The pecans added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend t


SMK Info
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy mocha frosting. The pecans add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I always get compliments on this cake when I make it.


mohammad Rezai
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. The pecans added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jenny Pagadian
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the mocha frosting is creamy and light. The pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Basshir Khan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. The pecans added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe, but I would s


Winfred Ndiritu
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy mocha frosting. The pecans add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I always get compliments on this cake when I make it.


Sadar Karachi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. The pecans added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Haris khan Khan
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This cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. The pecans were also stale. I would not recommend this recipe.


Arbazz Khan
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This cake is amazing! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. The pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Kaung Kaung
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the mocha frosting is creamy and light. The pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


AL Amin الأمين
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy mocha frosting. The pecans add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I always get compliments on this cake when I make it.


Reyna Cacho
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. The pecans added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Malik You malik
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy mocha frosting. The pecans added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Chaimaa Alaoui
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I'm not usually a fan of sheet cakes, but this one is a game-changer. The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I also love the addition of pecans, which give the cake a nice crunch. Overall, this is a fantastic reci


Lucky Jaan
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This mocha sheet cake with pecans is absolutely divine! The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor that is perfectly complemented by the creamy mocha frosting. The pecans add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I will definitely be making