Description
Mexican Chocolate Cake is an indulgent dessert that offers a delightful blend of rich chocolate and warm spices. Its fudgy texture, combined with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of chili powder, creates an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds, making it a memorable centerpiece for gatherings or special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (or brown sugar for moisture)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and chili powder until airy.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg