How to Make a Yummy Chocolate Spice Cake with Vanilla Glaze
Posted by - Categoriezed under: Chocolate Birthday CakesIf you love chocolate cake you need to add this Chocolate Spice Cake to your recipe collection as one can never have too many chocolate cake recipes. This cake is different because of the spices–just enough to make it special without being overpowering. Surprise your family and friends with this different chocolate cake. It’s up to you whether or not to give away your secret for this delicious cake. We won’t tell what spices it contains or that it is moist because of the applesauce! This cake is just as yummy as a glazed Bundt cake or as a frosted sheet cake.CHOCOLATE SPICE CAKE1 3/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour1 3/4 cups sugar1/3 cup cocoa2 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp allspice1/8 tsp salt1 1/2 cups applesauce1/2 cup milk1/2 cup butter, melted1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup raisins1 cup chopped nuts, optionalVanilla glazeIn a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Stir in the applesauce, milk, butter, and vanilla extract; combine thoroughly. Add raisins and the nuts, if desired.Pour batter into greased and floured 9-cup Bundt pan OR a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes if using a Bundt pan. If using an oblong pan bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from Bundt pan and cool on a wire rack. Leave oblong cake in pan.Glaze Bundt cake with Vanilla Glaze or frost oblong cake as desired.VANILLA GLAZE:1 tbsp softened butter1 cup powdered sugar1/2 tsp vanilla1 to 2 tbsp milkCombine butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add milk gradually until glaze is smooth and of desired consistency. Drizzle over the Bundt cake. Enjoy!
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