Best 9 Chocolate Spice Cake With Caramel Icing Recipes

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Chocolate spice cake with caramel icing is a decadent dessert that offers a delightful blend of flavors, from the rich chocolate and warming spices to the sweet and creamy caramel. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this delicious treat. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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CHOCOLATE SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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I found this recipe back in the late '80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can be a little tricky because you have to work quickly, but it's so worth it! -Mariann James, Ferguson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
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 2% milk
ICING:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons 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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 well-greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly., 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., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 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., 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., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; pour half of the warm icing over the cake. Top with remaining cake layer. Pour remaining icing over top of cake. If desired, top with caramel popcorn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CARAMEL-GLAZED SPICE CAKE



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The perfect treat after a brisk fall walk, this fragrant cake has plenty of spice and an easy topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat 1/3 cup butter, the granulated sugar and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until blended; beat on medium speed until creamy. On low speed, beat in flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cloves until mixed; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Stir in sour cream and walnuts just until blended. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run table knife around edge of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; carefully turn plate and pan over and remove pan. Cool at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in whipping cream; boil and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool about 25 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  • Spread caramel topping over top of cake, allowing some to run down side of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL-MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cake
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 cups sifted cake flour (sifted, then measured)
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Frosting
24 ounces imported milk chocolate (such as Lindt), finely chopped
3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 1/4 cups whipping cream

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper. Whisk flour and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Beat in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions. Beat in 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter among prepared pans (about 2 1/3 cups for each). Smooth tops. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Cool completely in pans on racks. Invert cakes onto 9-inch-diameter cardboard rounds or tart pan bottoms (cakes are delicate). Peel off parchment.
  • For frosting:
  • Combine milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate in large bowl. Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 10 minutes. Carefully and slowly add whipping cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over low heat until any hard caramel bits dissolve and mixture is smooth. Pour caramel over chocolate; let stand 1 minute to allow chocolate to soften, then whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Chill chocolate-caramel frosting until completely cool, about 2 hours. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before continuing.
  • Using electric mixer, beat frosting just until color resembles milk chocolate and frosting is easily spreadable, about 1 minute (do not overbeat or frosting will become stiff and grainy). If necessary to correct graininess, set bowl with frosting over saucepan of simmering water for 10-second intervals, whisking just until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter, flat side up. Spread 1 cup frosting evenly over top. Top with second cake layer, flat side up, pressing slightly to adhere. Spread 1 cup frosting over top. Top with third cake layer, rounded side up, pressing slightly. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake, swirling decoratively. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and store at room temperature.)

CHOCOLATE SPICE CAKE



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My husband really enjoys this delightful cake. Eye-catching enough for a special occasion, this is so good you'll want it any day of the week. -Karen Sue Garback-Pristera, Albany, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons brewed coffee, room temperature, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/2 cups raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and 1/2 cup coffee. Combine the flour, 1/4 cup baking cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, allspice, salt and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture until blended. Fold in raisins and walnuts., Pour into a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and remaining baking cocoa and coffee; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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from mrs aage peterson very old recipe from darlene kossman she says its very good i made the cake ,it was the icing looks complicated and i wrote recipe the way it was written im still working on it

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • mix 1/2 cup sugar cocoa and shortening and water.
  • put in microwave melt shorteniing.
  • cool and add the rest of the sugar.
  • sift dry ingredients.
  • add alternately with buttermilk that has vanilla and eggs beaten inches.
  • bake in moderate oven 350 for 40 minutes or until done.
  • for icing.
  • cook the sugars flour salt and boiling water 5 minutes pour cream in and cook until soft ball stage.
  • remove and add butter and vanilla let cool and beat until ready to pour on cakle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 57.3, Sodium 433.8, Carbohydrate 110, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 82.5, Protein 6.5

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CAKE



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Chocolate layer cake with chocolate/pecan topping and caramel drizzle.

Provided by TAYRIVES

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 58m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¾ cups white sugar
¾ cup shortening
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup water
½ (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup milk
¼ cup butter
2 cups pecan pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Grease and flour the parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Beat sugar and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix in buttermilk and water. Add flour mixture slowly, beating on low speed until batter is smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Place pans on a wire rack to cool, about 10 minutes. Invert cakes carefully onto serving plates.
  • Combine caramels, milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the pecan pieces and chocolate chips over 1 cake layer, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Pour 1/4 of the caramel on top. Place second cake layer on top. Sprinkle remaining pecans and chocolate chips over the cake. Pour remaining caramel on top, allowing some to drizzle down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.9 calories, Carbohydrate 86.9 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 44.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 477.4 mg, Sugar 59.6 g

CHOCOLATE SPICE CAKE



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We like a glass of ice-cold milk to accompany this cake recipe. Baked with dried cranberries, golden raisins, and ginger, the cake gets a gentle tang from sour cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 1 eight-inch bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup sour cream
Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a six-cup Bundt pan, and set aside. Place the grated ginger, water, cranberries, and raisins in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and sour cream in alternate small batches, starting and ending with the flour mixture; beat just until combined. Fold in dried fruit mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack, and let cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Place cake on a cake plate or serving platter, and tuck pieces of waxed paper under the edges of the cake to keep the plate clean. Apply a thick coating of chocolate fudge frosting to cake, using a small offset or rubber spatula. Remove waxed paper before serving.

SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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Make and share this Spice Cake With Caramel Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/16 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup sour milk
1/2 cup butter
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift together dry ingredients.
  • Cream together shortening and sugars until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and then eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each egg.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  • Beat 2-3 minutes using high speed of mixer.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-in. pans.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven 25-30 minutes.
  • Frost when cool.
  • Caramel Frosting:.
  • Melt butter in saucepan then add brown sugar and cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add cream and continue stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Gradually blend in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • (Add extra cream if needed.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 494, Carbohydrate 119.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 93.8, Protein 5.5

CARAMEL SPICE CAKE



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Nice, old-fashioned cake. The recipe was given to me by my favorite aunt.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 21

¾ cup shortening
1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups buttermilk
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup chopped pecans
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
¼ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (9 inch) pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and 1 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with 1 1/2 buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and about 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar. Beat well, then gradually beat in the remaining confectioners' sugar alternately with 1/4 cup buttermilk. Beat until smooth and creamy and spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Carbohydrate 74.6 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 353.6 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together to ensure even distribution.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • For the caramel icing, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
  • Stir the sugar and water constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to turn amber.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and cream.
  • Let the icing cool slightly before frosting the cake.

Conclusion:

This chocolate spice cake with caramel icing is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich chocolate flavor that is complemented by the warm spices. The caramel icing is rich and creamy, with a slightly salty flavor that balances out the sweetness of the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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