Chocolate Spice Cake

Delightful recipe for a Chocolate Spice Cake that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with warm spices.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

For the Chocolate Spice Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

1. Sift Dry Ingredients:

• In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

1. Cream Butter and Sugar:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

1. Add Eggs and Vanilla:

• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

1. Alternate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk:

• Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

1. Bake:

• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Chocolate Spice Frosting:

1. Cream Butter and Sugar:

• In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar until well combined.

1. Add Cocoa and Spices:

• Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.

1. Add Cream and Vanilla:

• Gradually add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the frosting. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Assembly:

1. Frost the Cake:

• Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of the chocolate spice frosting on top of one cake layer.
• Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

1. Optional Garnish:

• Optionally, you can garnish the cake with grated chocolate, cocoa powder, or additional spices.

1. Slice and Enjoy:

• Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Spice Cake!

This cake is perfect for special occasions or any time you’re craving a rich and spiced chocolate treat.

“The best cake you’ll ever eat!”

-Anonymous