Ingredients

Chocolate Cake:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2-1/4 cups granulated sugar
1-1/4 cups dark cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
2 Tablespoons vanilla
1 cup boiling water

Chocolate Frosting:
1 stick butter (1/2 cup) at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup Dark cocoa powder
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk

Optional: 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

Instructions

Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 9x13 inch cake pan (or two 9 inch rounds). In large bowl: mix together all dry ingredients. Add all wet ingredients (EXCEPT the boiling water). Mixing on Medium Speed for 3 ninutes. Now using a spatula, stir in the boiling water to create a thin batter. Pour into pan(s). Bake 30 to 40 minutes until done. Cool completely.

Rich Chocolate Frosting (about 2 cups): Cream the butter, cinnamon and salt together, alternate adding the remaining ingredients. You may add a bit more milk if needed to make frosting your desired consistancy. Frost your cake(s).

Optional: sprinkle the top and or sides with chopped walnuts (or pecans).

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