EUROPEAN MOCHA FUDGE CAKE

European Mocha Fudge Cake image

Provided by Linda Hoover

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 c butter or margarine
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c all-purpose flour
3/4 c hershey's dark cocoa
1/4 tsp salt
2 c sugar
1 c finely chopped pecans
CREAMY COFFEE FILLING
1 1/2 c cold whipping cream
1/3 c packed light brown sugar
2 tsp powdered instant coffee ( i used espresso powder)
OPTIONAL
chocolate curls

Steps:

1. Preheat over to 350. Butter and flower 2 9" round pans or line with parchment.
2. Melt butter, add cocoa, stirring until blended; cool slightly. Beat eggs in a large bowl until foamy; add salt and vanilla. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add the cooled chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. Blend thoroughly. Fold in flour and pecans. Pour mixture into prepared pans.
3. Bake 20-25 minutes or until pick comes out clean. Do not overbake. Cool 5 min, then remove from pans onto wire racks to cool completely.
4. Make Creamy Coffee Filling: Combine all ingredients, stir until coffee/espresso powder is disolved. Beat until stiff. Makes about 3 cups of filling.
5. Spread filling on the layers of the cake, top with chocolate curls (optional).