COFFEE CAKE WITH NUTTY CHOCOLATE ICING

My hubby dear, not very fond of coffee and me, loveeee  coffee....so I found out a way to make him love coffee....try this recipe and you will know.....afterall "I am the boss of the "kitchen"

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups flour 
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
• 1/2 cup butter 
• 1 cup hung curd
• 1 tbsp cornflour 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 large egg(beaten) 
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

METHOD:

1. Mix together flour and coffee in a bowl.
2. Add in butter and mix till crumbly.
3. Put half of the mixture in a greased 8 inch pan and leave aside.
4. Mix together curd , cornflour and baking soda. Add this to the crumb mixture , and mix well to make it soft and remove any lumps.
5. Add the beaten egg to it and gently mix it.
6. Pour the cake mix into the crumble mix in the pan.
7. Bake at 350º for 45 minutes.

FOR THE TOPPING:

• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup milk
• ¾ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup coarsely crushed nuts
• 1 cup crushed biscuits

METHOD:

1. Combine all ingredients except chocolate in saucepan over medium high heat.
2. Stir constantly until melted. Bring to a boil for 1 minute, still stirring.
3. Remove from heat. Add in chips and stir until completely melted.
4. Add nuts, mix well and spread on cooled cake.
5. Spread some chocolate icing on the sides of the cake and press the crushed biscuits to it