CINNAMON CHOCOLATE CAKE

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A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. Its sweet frosting is full of crunchy pecans. -Victor Clifford, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup water
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons 2% milk
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter, oil and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat. Add the water; pour into a mixing bowl. Cool to room temperature. Beat in the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to the chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. , In a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in pecans. Spread over warm cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Loza Birhanu
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This cake is now my go-to recipe for chocolate cake. It's easy to make, always turns out well, and everyone loves it.


SHAMS WRIGHTS
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was moist, flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Sohaib write08
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This cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


nasir fazily
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this cake was amazing! The cinnamon flavor balanced out the sweetness of the chocolate perfectly.


Md Sadek khan
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again for special occasions.


Ingrid Lopez
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of chocolate and cinnamon.


IRON GAMING
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Aisha muhammadmustapha
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This cake was delicious! The chocolate and cinnamon flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making it again.


McKenzie Anne
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I love this cake! It's so moist and chocolatey. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Skyer Aguirre
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This cake is the perfect combination of chocolate and cinnamon. It's moist and flavorful, and it's easy to make.


Jay Doncaster
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Shabaaz Jutt
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Phumzile Nkosi
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfectly and tasted amazing.


Shella Lysius
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This cake was easy to make and turned out so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Dasoye Golombo
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I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Ch abubakkar
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This cake was so delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chocolate and cinnamon flavors were perfect together.


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