Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Mexican Chocolate Cake, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. This cake combines rich chocolate with a hint of warmth from cinnamon and cayenne pepper, creating a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. Topped with fluffy cinnamon buttercream, this cake is perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With easy-to-follow steps and common ingredients, even novice bakers can impress their guests with this deliciously moist cake. Serve it alongside fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (1 gram)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup freshly brewed strong hot coffee
- 1 cup salted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 5–6 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and hot coffee until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the cinnamon buttercream by beating salted butter with vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake with the buttercream and top with mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg