Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsel, melted, cooled
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno (1 to 2)
  • CHOCOLATE FROSTING
  • 3 cups sifted powdered sugar ((3 to 3 1/4)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 (1 ounce) packets choco bake unsweetened chocolate flavoring
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups sliced almonds, toasted

Method

  • PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
  • BEAT granulated sugar, butter and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Add eggs; beat for 1 minute. Beat in melted morsels. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; beat into chocolate mixture alternately with milk. Stir in jalapenos. Pour into two well-greased 9-inch-round baking pans or one 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan(s) for 20 minutes; invert onto wire rack(s) to cool completely.
  • FOR RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING.
  • BEAT powdered sugar, milk, butter, chocolate flavor, vanilla extract and salt in small mixer bowl until mixture is smooth and creamy. Frost cake. Decorate sides with nuts.