Chocolate Spice Cake
Indulge in the rich, warming flavors of this Chocolate Spice Cake, a delicious twist on classic chocolate cake that’s perfect for any occasion. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this dessert brings a cozy, comforting flair to the decadent taste of cocoa. The tender, moist crumb is achieved by blending softened butter, whole milk, and a touch of boiling water, creating a beautifully soft texture that melts in your mouth. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry-friendly ingredients, this cake is easy to make yet impossibly impressive. Top it with powdered sugar, your favorite frosting, or enjoy it plain—each slice is guaranteed to be a showstopper. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or simply satisfying a chocolate craving, this spiced chocolate cake will be your next go-to dessert recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter together using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar, frost with your favorite chocolate or cream cheese frosting, or simply enjoy as is!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 412 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 265 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
