Chocolate Cinnamon Sundae Cake Cooking For 2 Recipes

CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON SUNDAE CAKE (COOKING FOR 2)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; lightly flour.
• In small bowl, beat all ingredients except chocolate syrup, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and the ice cream with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Before serving cake, in small microwavable bowl, stir chocolate syrup and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Microwave on High 1 minute; stir. Drizzle warm sauce over warm or cool cake. Serve with ice cream.

SUPER-CHOCOLATE SUNDAE CAKE BAR

Steps:

• For the cake: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch cake pan with aluminum foil and coat it with cooking spray.
• Beat the cake mix, oil, egg and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Let stand a few minutes until no longer tacky, and then pat into the prepared pan.
• Bake until the edges are set, the cake has deflated and the top is no longer wet and shiny, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Spread the softened ice cream over the cake in an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• For the chocolate sauce: Combine the chocolate, cream, corn syrup, butter and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk periodically as the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce starts to boil, turn down the heat. Cool 15 minutes before serving. Transfer to a bowl or small pitcher.
• Let the cake stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
• Whip the cream with the sugar in a chilled medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the ice cream layer to cover.
• Use the foil to lift the cake out of the pan and place on a serving platter. Slice and serve along with the chocolate sauce and your favorite toppings, such as chocolate sprinkles, chocolate chips, crushed chocolate wafer cookies, maraschino cherries and chocolate-covered raisins, nuts and pretzels.

CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON SUNDAE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray; lightly flour.
• In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except chocolate syrup, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the ice cream with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate syrup and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm. Serve sauce warm or cool. Drizzle sauce over warm or cool cake. Serve with ice cream.

CINNAMON CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Sift sugar and flour into a large bowl.
• In a saucepan, mix 1/2 cup margarine, shortening, 4 tablespoons cocoa, and water. Bring to a rapid boil.
• Pour over flour/sugar mixture and mix well.
• Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla and blend well.
• Pour batter into a greased 15x11 inch pan and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
• To make topping, mix powdered sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup butter, milk and blend well. Stir in pecans.
• Pour over warm cake and use a warm knife to spread.

CINNAMON CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the butter, oil and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat. Add the water; pour into a mixing bowl. Cool to room temperature. Beat in the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to the chocolate mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack. , In a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in pecans. Spread over warm cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped pecans.