Chocolate Spice Cake

Indulge in the rich, warming flavors of this Chocolate Spice Cake, a delicious twist on classic chocolate cake that’s perfect for any occasion. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this dessert brings a cozy, comforting flair to the decadent taste of cocoa. The tender, moist crumb is achieved by blending softened butter, whole milk, and a touch of boiling water, creating a beautifully soft texture that melts in your mouth. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry-friendly ingredients, this cake is easy to make yet impossibly impressive. Top it with powdered sugar, your favorite frosting, or enjoy it plain—each slice is guaranteed to be a showstopper. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or simply satisfying a chocolate craving, this spiced chocolate cake will be your next go-to dessert recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter together using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar, frost with your favorite chocolate or cream cheese frosting, or simply enjoy as is!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3379.7

Total Fat 132.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 659.6mg	0%
Sodium 3369.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 553.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.2g	0%
Total Sugars 315.2g
Protein 67.2g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 580.5mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 2584.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.4%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 60.3%