Voodoo Cake
Unleash bold, spiced decadence with this Voodoo Cake, a rich and indulgent dessert that casts a sweet and spicy spell on your taste buds. This moist chocolate cake is infused with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a fiery kick, perfectly balanced by a luscious dark chocolate ganache with a touch of allspice. With its strikingly dark appearance and layers of complex flavors, this cake is an irresistible centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re savoring it at a dinner party or indulging in a treat-yourself moment, this easy-to-make Voodoo Cake is sure to impress. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a perfect marriage of sweetness and spice that will have everyone coming back for more! Keywords: Voodoo Cake recipe, spiced chocolate cake, dark chocolate ganache, easy dessert recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 0.75 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, stirring constantly. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the ground allspice for a subtle spiced flavor in the ganache.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of ganache over the top.
Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the entire cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Let the ganache set for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 281.5 g | 361% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.3 g | 566% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 581 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 5222 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 818.9 g | 298% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 88.0 g | 314% | |
| Total Sugars | 513.3 g | ||
| Protein | 94.3 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 794 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 56.5 mg | 314% | |
| Potassium | 4777 mg | 102% | |
*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.
