Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake

Serves/Yields: 8-12	Category: Confectionery
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes	Difficulty: Moderate

Ingredients 1 pkg. devil's food cake mix 1 Tbls. instant coffee powder 3 eggs 1 cup water 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup vegtable oil 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted 1/2 cup light (10%) cream 2 squares unsweetened chocolate (melted and cooled) 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate 2 Tbls. strong coffee 3 Tbls. butter, softened

Directions CAKE: In a large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, coffee powder, eggs, water, sour cream and oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Spread in two 9-inch round cake pans, greased and floured, dividing evenly. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pans on a wire rack, then remove layers and cool completely. FILLING: Beat 1/2 cup butter, confectioner's sugar, light cream, and unsweetend chocolate together on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add more confectiner's sugar or cream to make a soft, creamy spreading consistency. ASSEMBLY: Place 1 cake layer top-side down on a serving plate. Spread with a generous amount of filling. Place second cake layer on top. Spread remaining filling on sides of cake, leaving top nfrosted. Chill 30 minutes. GLAZE: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt semi-sweet chocolate and coffee, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Gradually add 3 tbsp butter, stirring until smooth. Spread over top of cake, letting it drip down sides. Chill to set chocolate glaze.

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Contributed By: Rita on 02/-09/2004