Easy Mexican Style Chocolate Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Easy Mexican Style Chocolate Cake, a rich and decadent dessert that brings a bold twist to traditional chocolate cakes. Infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweet and subtly spiced, making every bite a fiesta of flavor. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, this recipe comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time. The addition of boiling water creates a luxuriously moist texture, while the spice adds depth to its chocolatey goodness. Whether topped with a dusting of powdered sugar or a luscious chocolate frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or whenever you're craving something extraordinary. Serve up this crowd-pleasing dessert and bring a taste of Mexico to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal and ensures a moist cake.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or top with your favorite chocolate frosting before serving.
Slice and enjoy this deliciously spiced Mexican-style chocolate cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.3 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5386 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 664.1 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 73.0 g | 261% | |
| Total Sugars | 366.9 g | ||
| Protein | 81.3 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 41.8 mg | 232% | |
| Potassium | 3512 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
