Mexican Chocolate Cake Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    12 Servings

  • Calories

    569 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

Mexican Chocolate Cake Recipe

Our Mexican Chocolate Cake brings together the perfect blend of chocolate, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. It's a dessert so good, you’ll be hooked, craving a second slice!

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Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • Butter and cocoa powder for "flouring" your Bundt pan
  • 1/2 c. salted butter
  • 1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the Glaze

  • 1/4 c. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 5 oz. fine-quality bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  2. Prepare your bundt pan by buttering the inside and coating it with cocoa powder. Tap out any excess cocoa powder.
  3. Set a saucepan over medium heat and add the 1/2 cup of salted butter. Once melted, whisk in the 1 cup of cocoa powder. Once combined, whisk in the water and turn off the heat. Whisk in the buttermilk, sugar, vanilla, and eggs.
  4. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Slowly pour the liquid chocolate mixture into the bowl while continuing to whisk.
  5. Once the batter is well combined, pour it into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then tip the cake out onto a plate. Let it cool for another 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, make the glaze by melting the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Then, add in the cream, powdered sugar, and chocolate. Stir until smooth, then turn off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Pour the glaze over the top of the bundt cake, then garnish with chocolate curls, sliced almonds, or finely chopped macadamia nuts.
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Notes

  • To store the Mexican Chocolate Cake, cover it tightly and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap it in plastic wrap and foil for up to 2 months.
  • For reheating, warm slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-10 minutes to enjoy a fresh-from-the-oven taste.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Slice Calories 569kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 207mg (9%) Potassium 450mg (13%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 595IU (12%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 569 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Slice
Calories 569kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 207mg 9%
Potassium 450mg 10%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 595IU 12%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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