Cinnamon Chocolate Cake

19 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    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 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
  2. 2
    Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, for frosting, combine the butter, cream, cocoa and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook 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. Stir in walnuts. Carefully spread over warm cake. Cool completely.

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