Description
Indulge in the rich and spicy flavors of this Mexican Chocolate Cake, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Enhanced with the warmth of cinnamon and a subtle kick from cayenne pepper, each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Topped with luscious cinnamon buttercream frosting and adorned with mini chocolate chips, this cake is sure to impress at any celebration or casual gathering. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will make your baking experience enjoyable and rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 cup salted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 5–6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and hot coffee.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy; add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg