Patty's Cake With Espresso-Caramel Sauce Recipe

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Patty's Cake With Espresso-Caramel Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 7 (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate squares
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups strong coffee
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp espresso

Directions:

  1. Grease and flour 2 81/2 by 41/2 inch loaf pans.
  2. Put the chocolate, butter and coffee in a large heavy saucepan.
  3. Place over low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted, then stir vigorously until mixture is smooth and blended.
  4. Set aside to cool for 10 mins, then beat in the bourbon eggs and vanilla.
  5. Sift dry ingredients and beat into the chocolate mixture until well blended.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake in a 275* oven for 50 mins, until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for 15 mins, then turn out onto racks to cool completely. Serve with whipped cream, creme fraiche or Expresso Caramel Sauce.
  8. Espresso caramel sauce. .
  9. Whisk the sugar into water and pour into heavy bottom saucepan.
  10. Stir over med heat until sugar is dissolved, increase heat and bring to a boil. Do not stir, but wash down sides of pan frequently with a brush dipped in water.
  11. Meanwhile heat the cream to a simmer in another pan.
  12. When sugar begins to caramelize, lift pan carefully and swirl mixture to even caramelization.
  13. Boil until syrup is a beautiful brown color, about 3-4 mins.Remove from heat and set pan in sink.
  14. Slowly pour cream into the syrup , whisking to combine. Be Careful as it may splatter.!
  15. Stir in espresso and stir until smooth.
  16. If mixture starts to harden, return to low heat and whisk until dissolved.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 390.53 Kcal (1635 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.5g 27%
Cholesterol 53.16mg 18%
Sodium 205.29mg 9%
Potassium 303.89mg 6%
Total Carbs 58.93g 20%
Sugars 29.45g 118%
Dietary Fiber 4.12g 16%
Protein 5.89g 12%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 26.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 256.02 Kcal (1072 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.47g 27%
Cholesterol 34.85mg 18%
Sodium 134.58mg 9%
Potassium 199.23mg 6%
Total Carbs 38.63g 20%
Sugars 19.31g 118%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 16%
Protein 3.86g 12%
Iron 1.9mg 16%
Calcium 17.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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