Spiced Devil's Food Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup buttermilk
• MOCHA ICING:
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• Toasted whole or chopped almonds, optional