Chocolate Party Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Coat a 6-cup ring mold with non-stick cooking spray.
3. 3
   Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
4. 4
   Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over low heat.
5. 5
   Remove from heat, and stir in sugar.
6. 6
   Add buttermilk; stir well.
7. 7
   Combine hot water and coffee granules, stirring until dissolved.
8. 8
   Add to sugar mixture; stir well.
9. 9
   Gradually add flour mixture to liquid mixture, stirring with a wire whisk just until blended.
10. 10
    Stir in vanilla.
11. 11
    Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool completely in pan.
13. 13
    Invert cooled cake carefully onto a serving platter.
14. 14
    Combine white chocolate and skim milk in a glass measure.
15. 15
    Microwave at HIGH for 25 seconds, or until melted, stirring well.
16. 16
    Drizzle evenly over cake.
17. 17
    Spoon raspberries into the center of the cake.
18. 18
    Garnish with additional raspberries and a mint sprig, if desired.