chocolate spice cake with caramel frosting

Name: CHOCOLATE SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ounce(s) unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 3 - eggs; 2 cup(s) cake flour; 3 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1 1/3 cup(s) milk; ## FROSTING:; 1 cup(s) plus 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 6 tablespoon(s) butter, cubed; 1 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; - caramel popcorn with peanuts, optional

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Sep 21, 2013

This is a perfect cake for fall weather. The caramel frosting is a bit tricky--you have to work quickly before it hardens. But the results are fantastic! Recipe & photo: tasteofhome.com

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Chocolate Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting

prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

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
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/3 cups milk
FROSTING:
1 cup plus 2 tbsp. 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

How To Make chocolate spice cake with caramel frosting

Step 1

Line the 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.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 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.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

Place one cake layer on a serving plate; immediately pour half of the hot frosting over the cake. Top with remaining cake layer. Pour remaining frosting over top of cake. If desired, top with caramel popcorn.
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