Spicy Chocolate Cake

(5 stars based on 29 reviews)

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This surprisingly lively Spicy Chocolate Cake will be a hit with the dessert lovers among your friends. This is a perfect finale for any occasion.

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Ingredients:

SPICY CHOCOLATE CAKE
1 cup (6 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 to 2 tablespoons diced jalapeños (optional)
RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING
3 to 3 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
2 packets (1 oz. each) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® CHOCO BAKE® Pre-Melted Unsweetened Chocolate Flavor
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease two 9-inch-round baking pans or one 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

FOR SPICY CHOCOLATE CAKE:
MICROWAVE morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.

BEAT granulated sugar, butter and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs; beat for 1 minute. Beat in melted chocolate. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; beat into chocolate mixture alternately with milk. Stir in jalapeños. Pour into prepared pan(s).

BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan(s) for 20 minutes; invert onto wire rack(s) to cool completely.

FOR RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
BEAT powdered sugar, milk, butter, Choco Bake, vanilla extract and salt in small mixer bowl until mixture is smooth and creamy. Frost cake.

* Follow melting instructions on NESTLÉ® package.

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Sugar with spice and everything nice

Natalie E. from Jamaica Plain, MA

At first I was a little reluctant to use jalapenos. However my curiosity won over, and I added them. They gave this cake an extra little kick. This cake was amazing and everyone loved it!
My new favorite cake

Angela A. from GLENDALE, AZ

I made this cake for my family for Easter, and as soon as I bit into it I fell in love! The cinnamon adds a wonderful depth to the chocolate flavor, and it was very moist and kept for quite a few days. I also left out the jalapeños and used a different Nestle frosting recipe.
vary excellent

charlotte wayman from SALT LAKE CITY, UT

this cake is so good it has just the right amount of spices, and it is vary moist. i am definitly going to make this again.
Spicy Chocolate Cake

SHEILA NEELAN from WINNETKA, CA

When I frist seen JALAPENOS I thought NO WAY could this ever taste good,,, WOW was I never WRONG. I'm still laughing no one else has figured out what the spicy taste is and I'm not telling LOL.
Spicy Chocolate Cake

Patricia Bradley from GREENSBORO, NC

This is as good as it gets ,and with all the different ways to fix it WOW!! We love it !
A little Kick

Melissa Jennings from RIVER ROUGE, MI

Add a little kick with the sweetness of chocolate. My family will love this cake especially with chocolate being there favorite.
YUMMM

jackie alles from melrose park, PA

yum is the first word to come to mind. this recipe was great for my family christmas dinner. Thanks so much for this it was chocolatey-goodness
spicy chocolate cake

Deanna Winters from RACELAND, LA

This is a very delicious and moist cake.
Spicy Chocolate cake

Sharon Smith from CANANDAIGUA, NY

This cake melts in your mouth but gives a hint of flavor that creates a taste with pleasure to want to eat it all. Love the recipe.
Great Taste

Sharon Altonen from Bohemia, NY

I made this for my sister-in-laws birthday, and it was a great hit everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. When it is someones bithday in our house they tell me they want the Chocolate Spicy Cake.
Wow!!

Samantha Maxwell from Brownton, WV

I am a chocoholic so anything chocolate is awesome and this cake was great. I loved the spice that went with the sweet. It made for a very tastey experience.
Excellent

Liz Lawrence from Johnston, RI

This was a great recipe for a spicy choc cake, i made it for easter and it was a hit with the older croud! It was really easy to make.
excellent

YVONNE FLORES from FORT WORTH, TX

This cake is full of flavor. My whole family enjoyed every last bite!!
Tasty!

Ellen Trdina from HACKENSACK, NJ

Chocolate and cinnamon aren't a pairing one usually thinks of, but this this cake has gone over so big in my household, I'll have to hide the recipe and only trot it out for special occasions...like weekends. Most definitely worth the 'effort' of a scratch cake.
Yummy

Dayvene Foss from COALINGA, CA

I was a bit nervous about the jalapenos -- never thought about putting them in a cake let alone a chocolate cake but it did add a nice zing. Even my friend who doesn't care for chocolate like the cake. I left off the frosting and just did a stencil in powdered sugar. It was a nice treat. Would use this recipe again.
Spicy Chocolate Cake

Dorothee Laliberte from GREEN LAKE, SK

It is so easy to make and quite delicious.
spicy chocolate cake

Bonnie Humienny from CLERMONT, FL

I thought that this cake was good, the little spicyness was a nice change, but any thing chocolate I love any way. Rich and sooooo god.
Spicy Chocolate Cake

Kathy Blum from WAUKESHA, WI

Adding the jalapenos was (is) an unbelievable ingredient in a cake to make it have just the right pick up.
Spicy Chocolate Cake

Sally Dennis from ODESSA, TX

Hubby and I made this for dessert this weekend and WOW it is wonderful....new twist on chocolate cake.
Spicy Chocolate Cake

Theresa Sadowniczak from Sicklerville, NJ

My family just loved this cake. The spice in it is just right.
Spicy Chocolate Cake

Joanne Sandes from ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Adds a kick to the normal chocolate everyday version!
spicy choco cake

Susan Vickers from Solvay, NY

I skipped the japapeno's and loved the cake. It is the perfect chocolate cake for spring. I teamed it up with light caramel swirl ice cream and it was delightful.
Spicy Chocolate Cake

JIM APLIN from ORLANDO, FL

"Chocolate cake with a little kick" is how my family described this cake when I made it for them. The peppers give it just a little spiciness. Or you can leave them out & have a wonderful chocolate cake.
Quite Tasty!

Rita Korkounian from NORTH HILLS, CA

The cake tasted great, but I skipped the jalapenos....it just didn't sound like the right combo to me.
a new twist on an old favorite

lori davis from STUART, FL

THIS RECIPE WAS FUN TO MAKE AND TASTES DELICIOUS! WHAT A GREAT TWIST TO AN OLD FAVORITE!!!!! WE HAD A GREAT TIME MAKING THIS RECIPE, AS WE DO ANY OTHER RECIPE WE TRY FROM NESTLE!!!!
Wonderful

Janken Daniels from TEMPLETON, MA

A great variation of chocolate cake. The spiciness is a tasty addition.
Great treat!

Terra Meunier from CHENANGO FORKS, NY

I made this cake when I had my in laws over and they absolutely loved it! now they are all asking for the recipe!
A surprise taste..

CAROLE LOSCZYK from OCALA, FL

My hubby loves anything with a zippy taste so this is a really great recipe..Thanks..
Spicy Chocolate Cake

Swathi Swarup from kuwait

I tried this cake but skipped some ingredients like the jalepanoes and the frosting as i always make my cakes without the frostings or icings. The cake was fine, nothing tempting but the texture was great! Simple and easy

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 10 to 12 servings

Calories: 660
Calories from Fat: 260
Total Fat: 29g (45% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 17g (86% of DV)
Cholesterol: 115mg (38% of DV)
Sodium: 460mg (19% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 95g (32% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 3g (11% of DV)
Sugars: 70g
Protein: 7g
Vitamin A: 15% of DV
Vitamin C: 0% of DV
Calcium: 6% of DV
Iron: 10% of DV

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

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