Mexican Chocolate Cake
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavors with a hint of spice, featuring moist layers infused with cinnamon and cayenne pepper, topped with creamy frosting and mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor.
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper For a hint of spice.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk Room temperature.
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs At room temperature.
- 1 cup hot coffee Enhances chocolate flavor.
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1 cup salted butter At room temperature.
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 5-6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Garnish
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, blend your wet ingredients: buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and hot coffee. Mix until soft and smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine into a slightly lumpy batter.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove the pans from the oven and let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature salted butter and powdered sugar, beating until creamy.
- Gradually mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assembly
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, frost one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Place the second layer on top and use the remaining frosting to coat the top and sides of the cake.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top or between the layers.
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Notes
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Chilling the cake before serving can enhance flavors.