MM: Fudgy Hanukkah Cake
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Title: Fudgy Hanukkah Cake
Categories: Cakes, Chocolate, Jewish
Yield: 12 Servings
1 1/2 c Packed brown sugar
1 1/4 c All purpose flour
1/2 c Sifted unsweetened cocoa-powder
1 pn EACH cinnamon, and salt
1 Egg, and egg white
3/4 c Buttermilk
3/4 c Strong coffee
1/3 c Vegetable oil
ICING:
1/4 c Sifted unsweetened cocoa
-powder
4 ts Granulated sugar
4 ts Cornstarch
1/2 c Skim milk
1/4 c Corn syrup
1 ts Vanilla
At Hanukkah, it's traditional to hand out small gifts
of money (called Hanukkah gelt), eith real or
chocolate, to children. Tuck gold wrapped chocolate
coins into the batter to surprise your youngsters with
a little treat.
edible gold glitter (optional)
In bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cocoa, baking
soda, baking powder,cinnamon and salt. In separate
bowl, beat egg and egg white; beat in buttermilk,
coffee and oil. Make well in sugar mixture; whisk in
coffee mixture just until blended. Pour into greased 8
inch square baking pan. Tap gently on counter. Bake in
350 F oven for 30-40 minutes or until tester inserted
in centre comes out clean and cake springs back when
pressed. Let cool on rack for 20 minutes (Can be
frozen for up to 2 months)
ICING: In small saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar and
cornstarch. Whisk in milk until blended, then corn
syrup and vanilla. Bring to boil over medium high
heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and
cook,whisking, for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and
glossy. Cool for 5 minutes. Spread evenly over cake.
Sprinkle with glitter (if using). Makes 12 servings.
Origin: Canadian Living, December 1991. Shared by:
Sharon Stevens
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