Description
A simple cake recipe featuring a spicy-sweet flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box for preparation
- 1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger
- 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized pineapple
- 1/4 cup finely chopped candied cherries
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter according to the box directions.
- Stir in the candied ginger, crystallized pineapple, candied cherries, pecans, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
- Use a toothpick to test for doneness in the center of the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: Firecracker Cake, spicy cake, candied fruit cake, cayenne pepper cake, yellow cake mix