Mocha Pound Cake

• 2 c. sifted cake flour
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. instant coffee
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 2/3 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 2 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted

1. Sift together the cake flour, sugar, coffee, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shortening with the flour mixture.
3. Add water and vanilla and mix until flour is dampened.
4. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes.
5. Add eggs and melted chocolate.
6. Beat 1 minute longer.
7. Pour into greased and lightly floured tube pan.
8. Bake at 325u0b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.
9. Can also be baked in a loaf pan for 65 to 70 minutes.
10. Cool in pan about 10 minutes.
11. Remove to wire rack and sift with confectioners sugar when completely cooled.

cake flour, sugar, instant coffee, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, shortening, water, vanilla, eggs, unsweetened chocolate

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=719533 (may not work)