Ingredients

• 6 ounces dark chocolate, baking bar broken into small pieces
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
• 2 ounces dark chocolate, baking bar broken into small pieces
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.

2. Grease 12-cup Bundt pan.

3. FOR CAKE:.

4. Microwave chocolate in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.

5. Mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

6. Beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

7. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

8. Beat in melted chocolate.

9. Beat flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with milk.

10. Pour into prepared bundt pan.

11. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; invert cake onto wire rack to cool completely.

12. Transfer cake to serving platter. Drizzle cake with chocolate glaze. Let set before serving.

13. FOR CHOCOLATE GLAZE:.

14. Microwave chocolate in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; Stir. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted.

15. Put 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar in medium bowl. Form a well; pour in butter, whipping cream, salt and melted chocolate. Stir until blended. If necessary, add remaining powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until pouring or drizzling consistency is reached.

16. Spoon chocolate glaze over top of cake. Let stand until glaze is firm.