Description
Experience the delightful blend of rich chocolate and warm spices with this easy-to-make Mexican Chocolate Cake. Moist and fudgy, this cake features hints of cinnamon and chili, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache that is sure to impress. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual Tuesday treats, this cake will become a beloved favorite at your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate (for ganache)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch cake pans and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chili powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs with melted butter and milk until smooth; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting with ganache made by heating cream over chopped chocolate until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg