CHOCOLATE SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING

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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

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
ICING:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel popcorn with peanuts, optional

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.

Shyllah Shamz
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great!


Suzain Zummi
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! All the kids loved it.


Raffay Sheikh
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This cake was delicious! The chocolate and spice flavors were perfect, and the caramel icing was the perfect finishing touch.


Haley Benjamin
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Joshua Sines
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Victor Gideon
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate and spice flavors were delicious, and the caramel icing was the perfect finishing touch.


Denny Henderson
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This cake was perfect! The chocolate and spice flavors were so well-balanced, and the caramel icing was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Rafiqullah Mamund
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar.


Okeke Audrey
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This cake was delicious! The chocolate and spice flavors were perfect, and the caramel icing was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


shoto todoroki
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try making it again with a different recipe.


Jacob Gomez
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate and spice flavors were delicious, and the caramel icing was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


H M Mehedi Hasan
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This cake was delicious! The chocolate and spice flavors were perfectly balanced, and the caramel icing was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this cake again.


Hdhdbd Hshduhdh
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This cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less spice next time.


Missy Bennett
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I'm not usually a fan of spice cake, but this one changed my mind! The chocolate flavor really balances out the spices, and the caramel icing is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


October Worley
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and spice, and the caramel icing really takes it over the top. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Jamal Mir
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I made this cake for my family's Christmas gathering and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the caramel icing was a perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this cake again soon.


Ryley Cambridge
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This chocolate spice cake with caramel icing was a hit at my last dinner party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the icing was perfectly sweet and decadent. My friends couldn't get enough of it.