For Spicy Chocolate Jalapeno Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

 

Beat granulated sugar, 3/4 cups butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Add eggs; beat for 1 minute. Beat in melted morsels.

 

Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and 1/2 tsp salt in medium bowl; beat into chocolate mixture alternately with milk. Stir in jalapenos. Pour into two well-greased 9" round baking pans or one 13" x 9" baking pan.

 

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool in pan(s) for 20 minutes; invert onto wire rack to cool completely.

 

For Rich Chocolate Frosting: Beat powdered sugar, milk, 1/4 cups butter, chocolate flavor, 2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp salt in small mixer bowl until mixture is smooth and creamy.

 

Frost cake. Decorate the sides with nuts.