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sliced chocolate spiced cake

Ultimate Chocolate Spice Cake Recipe

Claudia Genschow
Indulge in the perfect Chocolate Spice Cake, perfectly spiced, filled with dulce de leche, and topped with rich chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 10 slices
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Digital scale or Measuring spoons and cups
  • blender
  • 9-inch Bundt pan

Ingredients
  

Part I

  • 4 medium eggs 200g
  • cup of vegetable oil 150g
  • ½ cup of sugar 100g
  • ½ cup of brown sugar 100g
  • ½ cup of honey 150g
  • ½ cup of buttermilk 120g (see tip for substitution)

Part II

  • 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder 25g
  • ½ teaspoon of baking soda 5g
  • Pinch of salt 2g
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 3g
  • ½ teaspoon of nutmeg 2g
  • ½ teaspoon of ground cloves 2g
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger 3g
  • ¼ teaspoon of ground allspice 2g
  • Lemon zest to taste
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour 240g

Filling:

  • 300 g of dulce de leche or you could use the filling from my churros cake

Chocolate Ganache:

  • 150 g of heavy cream
  • 150 g of chopped semi-sweet chocolate
  • Festive sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

Blender:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F
  • Grease and flour a 9-inch Bundt cake pan. (see notes)
  • Combine eggs, vegetable oil, sugars, buttermilk, honey, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until you achieve a uniform cream.

Bowl:

  • In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients,
  • Add the liquid mix to the flour mixture and combine with a whisk.
  • Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes.
  • Perform the toothpick test; it should come out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool slightly, then remove from the pan and let it cool completely.

Assembling the Cake:

  • Cut the cake in half, spread dulce de leche, place the other half back, and press gently

Ganache

  • Heat the heavy cream in the microwave or on the stove.
  • Add chocolate (chopped) and mix until smooth.
  • Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake
  • Decorate as desired and serve.

Notes

  1. For optimal results, I recommend greasing the pan with butter before baking. In addition, to ensure a visually appealing finish without a white shadow around the cake, take a small bowl and create a mixture of flour with a touch of cocoa. Use this mixture to flour the pan before pouring in the batter. This simple step will enhance the overall appearance of your cake when you remove it from the pan after baking. Enjoy your beautifully presented chocolate spice cake!
  2. Yogurt or Milk: You can use yogurt or buttermilk (120ml milk + 30ml lemon juice). If using buttermilk, let it rest for 10 minutes to thicken the milk.
  3. Please note: The displayed calories are an estimated value. Actual calorie content may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes. Always consult with a nutritionist for precise dietary information

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal
Keyword Brazilian, chocolate, Dulce de Leche, pao de mel, spiced, spices
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