Photo: David Holifield
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 5 cups grated chocolate, wet with 1 tablespoon hot water
- 5 cups milk
- 2 cups flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 level teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
Directions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter.
3
Add the grated chocolate mixed with hot water and stir until combined.
4
Mix in the milk, flour, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice until smooth.
5
Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6
Let the cakes cool before assembling with a chocolate caramel filling.