Rich Mocha Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-3/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, oil and buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and stir well. Slowly add the coffee until combined (batter will be thin).
2. Pour into a greased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4. For frosting, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add the sugar and milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the melted chips and stir until blended. Pour over cake, spreading evenly. Drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with pecans.

flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking soda, salt, egg, canola oil, buttermilk, coffee, butter, sugar, milk, chocolate chips, caramel ice cream topping, pecans

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/rich-mocha-cake/ (may not work)