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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2/3 cup shortening |
1 1/4 cups sugar |
3 eggs |
2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted |
2 to 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules |
1/2 cup water |
2 cups sifted cake flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add melted chocolate, mixing well.
2. Dissolve coffee granules in 1/2 cup water; stir well, and set aside.
3. Combine flour, salt, cream of tartar, and soda; gradually add to chocolate mixture alternately with coffee mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
4. Pour batter into a waxed paper-lined and greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to wire rack, and cool loaf completely.
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