Union Hotel Mud Cake
Submitted by Nerd on the Fireline on 11/16/03.
Source: Union Hotel, Benicia CA
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Cake |
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| 7 |
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squares bitter chocolate |
2 |
cups |
cake flour |
| 12 |
Tbsp |
butter |
1 1/2 |
cups |
granulated sugar |
| 1 1/2 |
cups |
strong, hot coffee |
1 |
tsp |
baking soda |
| 1/4 |
cup |
bourbon (I’ve heard you can substitute brandy or orange juice) |
1/4 |
tsp |
salt |
| 2 |
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eggs |
2 |
tsp |
cinnamon, optional |
| 1 1/2 |
tsp |
vanilla extract |
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Topping (make just before serving) |
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| 2 |
cups |
whipping cream |
2 |
Tbsp |
honey, optional |
| 2 |
tsp |
vanilla extract |
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Cake: Heat chocolate, butter (yes, that is 12 tablespoons) and coffee to melt. Stir to blend well. Cool for 10 minutes. Beat in bourbon, eggs and vanilla extract. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to wet mixture and beat with a wooden spoon or wire whisk until smooth. Divide into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 275 degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes and turn out.
Topping (make just before serving): Beat until the mixture just barely stands in peaks. Serve atop cooled cake. I’ll only serve the cake without the topping if the prospective consumer has a note from their doctor. I also highly recommend serving the cake warm.
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