Best 4 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey back in time with the delectable 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake. This classic recipe, unearthed from the annals of culinary history, offers a taste of nostalgia with its rich, moist texture and symphony of warm spices. The addition of buttermilk lends a tender crumb, while the dark chocolate and molasses impart an irresistible depth of flavor. As a finishing touch, a luscious Chocolate Icing adorns the cake, adding a layer of decadent sweetness that perfectly complements the spiced cake. Alongside the main recipe, you'll also find a collection of tantalizing variations that cater to diverse preferences. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake provides an equally delightful experience. For those with a penchant for boozy treats, the Chocolate Spice Cake with Rum Glaze offers a delightful infusion of rum, adding an extra layer of complexity to the cake. And if you're a fan of the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Spice Cake is a match made in dessert heaven. With its moist texture, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy peanut butter frosting, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING
I found this recipe back in the late '80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can be a little tricky because you have to work quickly, but it's so worth it! -Mariann James, Ferguson, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 well-greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, allspice and cloves; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; pour half of the warm icing over the cake. Top with remaining cake layer. Pour remaining icing over top of cake. If desired, top with caramel popcorn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHOCOLATE SPICE CAKE
My husband really enjoys this delightful cake. Eye-catching enough for a special occasion, this is so good you'll want it any day of the week. -Karen Sue Garback-Pristera, Albany, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and 1/2 cup coffee. Combine the flour, 1/4 cup baking cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, allspice, salt and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture until blended. Fold in raisins and walnuts., Pour into a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and remaining baking cocoa and coffee; drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SPICE CAKE AND CHOCOLATE FROSTING -GLADYS' RECIPE
Spice cake topped with chocolate frosting is different and this recipe was given to me by an old-fashioned cook, who didn't use a written recipe. Gladys who was the mother of five,grewup in this little town,was jolly,enjoyed family and friends,attended all community singalongs,potlucks, and other gatherings, and she also...
Provided by Beth M.
Categories Cakes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven,usually a cake is baked at 350 degrees, she didn't write it down! Grease and flour a 9"X 13" pan.
- 2. Sift the dry ingredients. Combine HALF the milk and half the dry ingredients, add eggs, beat, add remainingmilk and dry ingredients. Stir in raisins. Pour into prepared baking pan.
- 3. THIS IS THE BEST PART: "BAKE UNTIL JUST ABOUT DONE", her very words! For a beginning baker this is tough to know, so I'm stating,bake for 35 or 40 minutes and test with a cake tester or tooth pick; and if it comes out clean it's done. Also if you press on it gently and it springs back, it is fine. If it leaves an indent bake a few minutes more and test it again. :) NOTE: 36 mins. worked for me on 2/20/12.
- 4. TO MAKE FROSTING: MELT CHOCOLATE ADD SOFT BUTTER, STIR IN 1/3 OF PACKAGE OF THE SUGAR AND ADD A TABLESPOON OF MILK, ADD ANOTHER BIT OF SUGAR AND MORE MILK IF NEEDED. You want it to be "spreading consistency" not dripping, so don't add too much milk at a time, just a spoonful each time. Cool cake completely and then frost. NOTE: 3 Tbs. butter, and 2 Tbs.milk, with 3 cups confectioners' sugar, and the 2 squares of melted chocolate.
MULLING-SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING
The spices in this cake from "Live Life Deliciously" by Tara Bench (Shadow Mountain, 2020) are, indeed, those you'd use if you were mulling cider or wine. They're the flavors of fall and winter, and especially of the holidays; that their aromas linger in the kitchen is a bonus. They're warm and hearty enough to hold their own when blended with the cake's apple cider and molasses (use an unsulfured brand, such as Grandma's). The batter is very thin, but it bakes up sturdy, easy to cut and ready to be generously filled and covered with cream cheese frosting. The cake is lovely on its own, but it welcomes extras. Ms. Bench decorates hers with almond and candy Christmas trees, but a little crystallized ginger or chocolate is nice too.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cakes: Coat two 9-inch round pans with baking spray and line the bottoms with parchment.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, spices and salt; set aside.
- Working in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using an electric mixer), beat together the butter and brown sugar on medium until smooth. Add eggs and orange zest, and beat on medium-high speed, about 1 minute.
- In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, add the molasses and baking soda. In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over high; pour it over the molasses and baking soda and whisk until combined. (The mixture will froth.)
- Beat in a third of the flour to the butter mixture on low until combined, then half the cider mixture. When it's blended, add half the remaining flour, all the remaining cider, then the rest of the flour, beating to blend after each addition. Batter will be runny.
- Divide the batter between the pans, swiveling the pans to level the batter, which will be scant. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, rotating halfway through. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes, then unmold and transfer the cakes to wire racks to cool fully.
- Prepare the frosting: Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla and salt, and mix briefly. On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. After all the sugar is incorporated, scrape the bowl, then beat the frosting on medium-high for 15 seconds.
- Place one layer of cake on a serving platter. Top with 1 cup frosting, and spread it to the edge of the cake. Place the second cake layer on top, and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Top with a smattering of crystallized ginger bits, chocolate pearls or sprinkles, if desired. Refrigerate for 1 hour (or up to 3 days) before serving.
Tips:
- Use unsweetened chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Toast the spices in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes to release their flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it light and tender.
- Gradually add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter. This will help to prevent lumps.
- Stir in the spices, chocolate, and nuts until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cake.
Conclusion:
This 1880 chocolate spice cake with icing is a delicious and nostalgic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich chocolate taste and a hint of spice. The frosting is creamy and smooth, with a subtle cinnamon flavor. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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