Chocolate Spice Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 26, 2007

Someone requested a chocolate spice cake and this recipe was great. I added 2 tsp of choc cocoa and added a pinch of each nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.

—worr

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 23, 2003

This was a very moist spice cake, but I think its name is misleading -- it's not chocolaty at all. You could probably leave the shaved chocolate out of it altogether and it might not even make a difference! I used buttercream frosting, but didn't care for that -- I think I'd use choc. frosting next time just so the cake lived up to its name a bit more. I'm not saying it wasn't good -- my husband really liked it! But it waas a spice cake, not in any way a chocolate cake. So, just be warned. :)

—TENSMOM

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19 Ratings

Dec 23, 2002

This is a great recipe, it produces a very moist and flavorful cake. I've made it twice. I followed the recipe exactly the first time and got good reviews. The second time I doubled the recipe, used a 50/50 ratio of cake flour/all purpose flour, added 1 cup chocolate chips, baked 2-8" layers, and frosted with vanilla buttercream icing. This produced even better results. Everybody that tried it loved it.

—MATTHEW45

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Mar 26, 2008

Mmmm - double the chocolate, triple the spices, and this cake is Awesome! Especially good warm from the oven...

—mmsparkle

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Jun 28, 2007

Excellent spice cake! I do agree with other reviewers that it isn't really chocolaty, but, still I thoght it was probably one of the best spice cakes I've ever tasted! Thanks! :)

—AEENJOY

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Jun 27, 2003

I prepared this as a test for Thanksgiving and was asked to bake several more times as well as asked to give out the recipe to my mom-in-law, who loves to bake. It was a big hit to large crowd of hungry (and picky) eaters!

—SIDHEWOLF

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Jul 26, 2008

I loved this recipe. Usually when I bake with butter I can't achieve anything as moist as this. And the hint of chocolate from the chocolate shavings was a nice added touch to the flavor. I baked it in an 8-inch square glass pan so it needed 30 minutes instead of 20, but that was the only change I made. I would definitely make this again. Delicious and easy.

—goldybakes

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Apr 02, 2008

this cake shouldn't be called chocolate or spice cake. it was moist but anything with eggs and butter usually is. i dressed it up with a cream cheese (hint of orange) frosting and was good but i wouldnt make it again. i'd make a real chocolate cake (oe spice) for that fact. i also added 3 tb. of cocoa powder but it still wasn't chocolatey enough.

—lisabeanqueen

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Nutrition

Calories
238 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
32.1 g
10%

Cholesterol
67 mg
22%

Fat
11.4 g
17%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
3.3 g
7%

Sodium
156 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Spice Cake

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 238
Calories from Fat: 102

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.4g 17 %
Saturated Fat 6.7g 34 %
Cholesterol 67mg 22 %
Sodium 156mg 6 %
** Potassium 50mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.1g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 3.3g 7 %
Sugars 22.1g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.