Maple-Espresso Cake

2 -1/2 .................cups all-purpose flour
4 .......................teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules
2 -1/2 ................teaspoons baking powder
1/2 ....................teaspoon baking soda
1/4 ................... teaspoon salt
1 .......................cup butter , softened
1/2 ...................packed brown sugar
1/2 ....................cup real maple syrup
1 .......................teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla
3 .......................eggs
1 -1/2 .................cups sour cream
4 .......................ounces white chocolate baking squares , melted cooked
5 .......................tablespoons coffee beans , chopped , if desired

1) ... heat oven to 350* . Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening , lightly floured . In medium bowl , mix flour , espresso powder , baking powder , baking soda and salt .

2) ... In large bowl , beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy , about 3 minutes .Add syrup and vanilla bean paste , beat until well blended . Beat in eggs , 1 at a time , until blended . On loe speed , beat in flour mixture alternately with 1 cup of the sour cream . Spoon batter into pan .

3) ... Kake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean . Cool 10 minutes , remove from pan to cooling rack . Cool completely ; about 1 hour .

4) ... In small bowl , mix melted white chocolate and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream . Spoon or pour over cake . Sprinkle with coffee beans .

Heart healthy and so good .