Description
A decadent Mexican Chocolate Cake combining rich cocoa, warm cinnamon, and a subtle kick of cayenne pepper for a unique and flavorful dessert experience. Moist and tender with melty chocolate chips, this cake is perfect for those who enjoy a spicy twist on classic chocolate desserts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
Add-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake dense.
- Add Hot Coffee: Slowly add the hot brewed coffee to the batter, stirring continuously until the batter becomes smooth and thin, which helps create a moist crumb.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the batter to distribute them evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving to ensure clean cuts and optimal texture.
Notes
- For a richer flavor experience, consider topping the cake with a chocolate ganache or cinnamon-spiced whipped cream.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper amount according to your preferred heat level; reduce it for less spice or increase for a bolder kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
