I Have a Dreamy Chocolate Cake

Ok so, chocolate cake and Dr. MLK, Jr have nothing to do with eachother, but since it's his birthday, I'd thought I'd squeeze a reference in there somewhere. Why not celebrate the progress of America in civil rights with a hunk of super moist, super rich, decadent goodness?  I mean, we are still in the 30 days of chocolate stretch to Valentine's Day. 

By the way, I've never been a huge fan of chocolate cake, which is why this one doesn't have chocolate icing. To me, there is such a thing as too much chocolate. But this one I do like. So far, it's the only I've ever bothered to make note of the recipe for future cravings. I hope you enjoy it as well.

Chocolate Cake (with vanilla glaze) (for small 8x8 square pan or small bundt pan)

 For the batter you need:
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp salt
1/2 c cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup (or 1 stick) butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1 cup of fresh brewed coffee (still warm but not boiling)

For the glaze you need:
1 cup of confectioners sugar
1 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or non-stick spray (same thing) the pan to be used.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon. 
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Until its light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Add this mixture to the dry mixture. 
While the coffee is still warm, slowly stir it into the batter.  It should look slightly watery/runny. Not as thick as usual cake batters. You will indeed be compelled to add more flour if you're used to mixing cake batters. But do refrain.

Pour the smooth, well blended batter in the pan. Bake for about 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes our mostly clean. (Because it's so moist, some will stick. If it comes out completely clean, it's overdone.)

While the cake is in the oven, mix the confectioners sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl until its smooth with almost no visible sugar clumps. 
Once the cake is cool, drizzle it over the cake.

It's so yummy and easy pleasey, so pass me a piecey.

-Until again-