Brazilian Coffee and Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup corn oil
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup coffee, brewed with a tiny pinch of cinammon and cloves, room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 8 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, milk, coffee, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
2. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt
3. Gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended.
4. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
5. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until the toothpick test is O.K.
6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
1. In a small bowl, cream the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the vanilla.
3. Add enough milk until frosting reaches the desired firm consistency.
4. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
5. Serve