CHOCOLATE SPICE LAYER CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chocolate Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Icing image

Mariann James of Ferguson, Missouri created a sweet and salty favorite with her original recipe for chocolate spice cake with caramel icing. The spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar was a perfect addition to her unique cake. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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 eggs
2 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar
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 two well-greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; 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, spicy chocolate cinnamon sugar, 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 603 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Suprim Pradhan
[email protected]

I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Caramie Freeman
[email protected]

This is my favorite chocolate cake recipe! It's so moist and flavorful, and the icing is to die for.


m suham
[email protected]

This cake is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a special treat at home.


Hidayat ullah Khan
[email protected]

I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Kochi Quddus
[email protected]

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


Palesa Sephiri
[email protected]

I love this cake! It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


Hail 676
[email protected]

This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake was delicious.


Aisah Damie
[email protected]

The cake was a little dry, but the icing was delicious.


gordon protocol
[email protected]

This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Lennon Thomas
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! The cake was moist and the icing was light and fluffy.


Tahir Rashid
[email protected]

This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and the icing was rich and creamy.


Koshis Xhtri
[email protected]

I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was so moist and the icing was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jereme Myles
[email protected]

This chocolate spice layer cake with caramel icing was a hit at my party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the icing was rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.