Old Fashioned Mocha Butter Cake

These old fashioned butter cakes are still very tasty and this mocha butter cake is no exception. What is even better, with one of the contemporary electric stand mixers it becomes very easy to make these cakes. It is not valuable to do all the beating and mixing by hand as a stand mixer can deal with it with ease.

There is a wide collection of machines to choose from and if you are interested in buying one, here are a few handy tips for you:

Kitchenaid Blender

Not all are strong enough to deal with the creaming of butter and sugar. So, you have to do your homework and make sure the machine you get is up to it.

Looking for an electric stand mixer can be fun. The selection is genuinely huge and some models come in genuinely arresting colors and you will get the color just right to complement the decor of your kitchen.

Most of these also have a wide range of attachments. It is best to consider your other needs before you make any investment. Think about attachments such as blenders, pasta machines and choppers. Make sure you do not buy unnecessary attachments just because they look like fun as this can send up the price, resulting in an unnecessary high outlay of money.

Keep in mind that if you want to make bread, using a dough hook, you genuinely need a strong machine. The mere fact that a dough hook is included does not necessarily means that it is up to genuinely hard kneading; it may only be favorable for small amounts of dough. So choose wisely.

I've kept you long enough now, so let us get down to the mocha butter cake recipe.

Mocha Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 ounces butter
• 2 eggs separated
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup strong black coffee
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Prepare the cake tins by lining and greasing them
3. Thoroughly cream the butter and sugar
4. Add the egg yolks one at a time and beat well after each addition
5. Add the salt
6. Add the sifted flour and baking powder composition alternatively with the coffee
7. Stir in the walnuts
8. Fold in the whipped whites of the eggs
9. Bake the cake for 35-45 minutes until it springs back when lightly pressed.
10. The time valuable will depend on the size and shape of your tin. A bread tin, for instance, will bake faster than a round tin.

Try this mocha butter cake recipe. Your house will love it. The cake is tasty enough as it is, but if you prefer, you may use frosting to decorate the cake.

Old Fashioned Mocha Butter Cake

How to Make Homemade Raw Butter and Whipped Cream

Nothing tastes as good as fresh homemade butter on your organery veggies or just made whipped cream to dollop on your home grown strawberries. You can make your own butter from raw cream from your cow or a share in a cow from a local homesteader. You can also use cream from the store if raw cream is not available, just remember, it doesn't have the same condition benefits as raw cream. It can be a good place to start learning if you've never made your own butter before. Development your own ensures you avoid preservatives and additives that cause many condition problems.

How to Make Homemade Whipping Cream

Kitchenaid Blender

Pour the raw cream (any amount) into your KitchenAid mixer, blender or food processor. Add a few teaspoons of raw honey or cane sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla. Blend on high for about 2-3 minutes and stop when the cream has industrialized stiff peaks. If you go past this phase, you are on your way to butter, so don't over mix.

How to Make Homemade Butter

You do not need salt to make butter, but if you like flavored butter you can add sea salt or kosher salt to taste. You can also add minced garlic, 1-2 cloves, for garlic butter. Add this in at the beginning.

Pour the cream (any amount) into the mixer or blender and blend on high for about 5-10 minutes. The process will go through 3 phases: first the whipping cream phase, then the crumble stage where it resembles feta cheese, and then you will see the liquid splash out of the ball of butter. At this stage, turn off the mixer and remove the butter into a dish. Pour the liquid into a detach jar to use as buttermilk in your favorite recipes.

Take the butter into your hands and squeeze and knead like you would clay or playdough to remove more liquid. Shape as desired into a ball or use pretty butter molds.

Store your homemade butter in a jar or a butter bell on your counter where it will stay soft and ready to use. If you keep it in the refrigerator, it will condense and you will have to set it out some hours before use. Butter will keep in the refrigerator for 6 months and the freezer for up to a year.

Fresh homemade raw butter is wholesome and appetizing to spread on steamed vegetables and homemade breads. When you make your own butter and whipped cream, you know they are made with wholesome ingredients and can avoid risky additives and preservatives.

©2011 Shanna Ohmes

How to Make Homemade Raw Butter and Whipped Cream