1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing Recipe

Indulge in a slice of history with our decadent 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake! This recipe, inspired by Arcamax, recreates a classic with a rich, warm chocolate cake infused with aromatic spices and topped with a luscious, creamy icing. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 208.5 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk

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How to Make 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips with the hot coffee and stir in. Add this to the batter and mix well.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cake is cooling, prepare the icing: Beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Add extra milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Spread the icing over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

25g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing?

1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing?

1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing has approximately 208.5 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing?

The key ingredients for 1880 Chocolate Spice Cake With Icing are Sugar, Butter, Egg, Flour, Salt, Cocoa. See the full list with measurements above.

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