SPICE CAKE AND CHOCOLATE FROSTING -GLADYS' RECIPE
Spice cake topped with chocolate frosting is different and this recipe was given to me by an old-fashioned cook, who didn't use a written recipe. Gladys who was the mother of five,grewup in this little town,was jolly,enjoyed family and friends,attended all community singalongs,potlucks, and other gatherings, and she also...
Provided by Beth M.
Categories Cakes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven,usually a cake is baked at 350 degrees, she didn't write it down! Grease and flour a 9"X 13" pan.
- 2. Sift the dry ingredients. Combine HALF the milk and half the dry ingredients, add eggs, beat, add remainingmilk and dry ingredients. Stir in raisins. Pour into prepared baking pan.
- 3. THIS IS THE BEST PART: "BAKE UNTIL JUST ABOUT DONE", her very words! For a beginning baker this is tough to know, so I'm stating,bake for 35 or 40 minutes and test with a cake tester or tooth pick; and if it comes out clean it's done. Also if you press on it gently and it springs back, it is fine. If it leaves an indent bake a few minutes more and test it again. :) NOTE: 36 mins. worked for me on 2/20/12.
- 4. TO MAKE FROSTING: MELT CHOCOLATE ADD SOFT BUTTER, STIR IN 1/3 OF PACKAGE OF THE SUGAR AND ADD A TABLESPOON OF MILK, ADD ANOTHER BIT OF SUGAR AND MORE MILK IF NEEDED. You want it to be "spreading consistency" not dripping, so don't add too much milk at a time, just a spoonful each time. Cool cake completely and then frost. NOTE: 3 Tbs. butter, and 2 Tbs.milk, with 3 cups confectioners' sugar, and the 2 squares of melted chocolate.
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Ethan Makhudu
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment.
skilsYT
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the frosting.
Hassan Brand
[email protected]This cake is too sweet for me.
Farjana Jannat
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.
enato buhari
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a potluck or bake sale.
Ennison Richmond
[email protected]I used a different type of flour and it worked just as well.
keith waits
[email protected]This cake is a little too dense for me, but the flavor is great.
Nadia Ryan
[email protected]I love the combination of spices in this cake. It's the perfect fall dessert.
Deo Ngetsa
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Joselyn Guerrero
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly, but it still tasted great.
Alice Bampo
[email protected]The frosting is a little too sweet for me, but the cake is delicious.
Chris Step
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spice cakes, but this one is an exception. It's so good!
Goku Ssgss
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion.
Mary Smith
[email protected]I used a different brand of chocolate chips and they worked just as well.
Md Mirazur Rahman
[email protected]The frosting is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect complement to the moist cake.
Hassana Mohammed
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
Bithi Bithi
[email protected]This spice cake with chocolate frosting is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.