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Although chocolate was not "invented" after the 21'st century, the first contact the 'old world' had with chocolate was in the 1500's when Columbus 'discovered' the Americas. Until that time, chocolate was unknown to the eastern continents. It is highly improbable that the Egyptians used chocolate at all.
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Instructions
Sift together the first 4 ingredients. Combine the coffee and chocolate over heat until chocolate is melted. Cool. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating each on in. Beat in the vanilla and the chocolate mixture. Then add alternately the liquid and dry inredients, beating well in between. Pour batter into 2 well greased 8 inch cake pans. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 1/2 hour. Cool cakes for about 10-15 minutes in pans before removing. Frost and fill the cake with the cinnamon whipped cream. Keep refrigerated, or add a little gelatin to the whipping cream to hold firm.
Whip Cream frosting:
Chill mixing bowl and beaters. Whip the cream until stiff, add slowly the vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon. Do not overbeat!
Author's Comments
The coffee flavor gives body - but is not noticable in the final product.
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