Indulge in Mexican Chocolate Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexican Chocolate Cake with a hint of cinnamon and chili powder. This decadent dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
For Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and chili powder.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. For the frosting, whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy.
- Assemble the Cake: Frost between layers and cover the top and sides generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mexican Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert, Baking, Mexican Cuisine, Cake Recipe
