Jimmy Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Jimmy Cake is a rich, moist cake featuring coffee, chocolate jimmies, and optional nuts, offering a delightful combination of sweetness and depth. Its tender crumb and crunchy topping make it perfect for parties, coffee breaks, or any celebration where a nostalgic, flavorful dessert is appreciated.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 c. strong coffee
  • 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 c. chocolate jimmies

Instructions

  1. Cream the shortening and sugars together.
  2. Separate the eggs; add the yolks to the creamed mixture.
  3. Mix the flour and baking powder together.
  4. Add the flour mixture alternately with the strong coffee to the batter.
  5. Stir in the chopped nuts (if using) and chocolate jimmies.
  6. Beat the egg whites until stiff; fold into the batter gently.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

796 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.9g 14% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 111.2g 40% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 50.4g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2739.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 379.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 79.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 46.5mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1563.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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