Spiced Chocolate Delight

Full Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake Base:

• Dry Ingredients:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Ground cloves
  • Granulated sugar
  • A pinch of salt
• Wet Ingredients:
  • Eggs
  • Whole milk (or buttermilk)
  • Vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Hot water (or brewed coffee for a richer chocolate flavor)

For the Spiced Chocolate Ganache:

• Dark or semi-sweet chocolate (melted)
• Heavy cream
• Ground cinnamon (for spice)
• Unsalted butter (for shine)
• A pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper (optional, for a hint of heat)

Optional Garnishes:

• Ground cinnamon (for a dusting)
• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Crushed nuts (like pecans or almonds)
• Whipped cream (optional)