Cinnamon Chocolate Cake

Posted by Chief Brand Products, Kae on 16th Nov 2015

The season is changing, and we are loving the sweet treats. What better way to welcome in Christmas than with a slice of warm decadant Cinnamon Chocolate Cake.

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 to 1/2 tsp CHIEF Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp CHIEF Salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup CHIEF Cocoa Powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp CHIEF Vanilla Extract
1 tsp baking soda

FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup CHIEF Cocoa Powder
1 to 1/2 tsp CHIEF Ground Cinnamon
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tsp CHIEF Vanilla Extract
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

METHOD:

- In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients.

-In a saucepan, combine the water, oil, butter and cocoa; bring just to a boil over medium heat. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well. Add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and baking soda; mix well. Pour into a greased 15-in x 10-in x 1-in baking pan.

- Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted neat the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack.

- Meanwhile, for frosting; combine the butter, cream, cocoa and cinnamon in a saucepan. Coo and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is heated through. Remove from the heat; beat in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Site in walnuts. Carefully spread over warm cake Cool completely.