Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexico with this decadent Mexican Chocolate Cake. Infused with cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper for a touch of warmth, this moist and luscious cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
For Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting or chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in vanilla extract. In a separate small bowl, whisk cocoa powder into hot coffee until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the cocoa-coffee mixture until fully incorporated.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar or spreading with frosting.
Notes
- This cake pairs beautifully with a cinnamon-spiced chocolate ganache or a simple whipped cream topping.
- The cayenne pepper adds a subtle warmth—feel free to adjust to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
