Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake
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5
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake
Description
This Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake is made using three different-sized pans to create tiers of cake with moist, tender texture. The cake batter combines cocoa powder and finely measured spices including cinnamon and cayenne pepper, giving the dessert its characteristic warm spice undertone. The addition of strong coffee brewed in a Moka pot deepens chocolate flavor. Sour cream and buttermilk contribute to the cake’s moist crumb and slight tang. After baking and cooling, the cake is layered with browned butter frosting infused with spices and fudge, along with a spicy cinnamon buttercream that uses vanilla bean paste and more cinnamon for complex flavor.
The final product is a rich, layered cake with a balance of mild heat and traditional chocolate sweetness, suitable for celebrations or an indulgent dessert. It is recommended to rotate pans during baking for evenness and to cool cakes thoroughly before frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbs baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 egg large
- 1 1/2 cup coffee Use a Moka pot so it's basically espresso, strong hot
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbs vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup white chocolate
For the Browned Butter Frosting:
- 1 ¼ pounds butter browned
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅓ cup fudge
- 1 ¼ pound confectioners sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate melted and cooled
For the Spicy Cinnamon Buttercream:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- ¼ cayenne pepper
- 3 butter sticks
- ¾ pound confectioners sugar
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Butter and flour a 9-inch, 6-inch and 4-inch cake pan. I highly recommend using cake strips for a more even bake.
- Sift together the dry ingredients and spices into the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients into a large bowl and whisk together.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
- Whisk to combine then mix on level 2 for two minutes.
- Distribute batter evenly to the three pans and bake for about 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. I recommend rotating the pans halfway through the bake.
- Allow time to cool for 10 minutes then invert onto wire racks to cool fully.
For the Browned Buttercream:
- In a medium saucepan, brown your butter. Let it cool until room temperature.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine browned butter, cocoa, spices and salt.
- Mix with a paddle attachment.
- Sift in confectioners sugar and mix.
- Combine semi sweet chocolate and fudge.
For the Spicy Buttercream:
- In a stand mixer, cream butter.
- Sift in confectioners sugar.
- Mix in spices and vanilla bean paste.
- Mix until fluffy and combined.
- Transfer to a piping bag.
For the Assembly:
- Cut each tier in horizontal halves.
For the Bottom Tier:
- Place first half on cake stand. Pipe a layer of spicy buttercream, then add the other half. Pipe chocolate buttercream on the outside and smooth.
For the Middle Tier:
- Add the next half tier. Pipe a spicy buttercream layer, add other half. Pipe chocolate layer and smooth.
- Melt white chocolate and transfer to a piping bag. Snip off the tip.
- Starting from the bottom of the middle tier, pipe circular rings until reaching the top of the cake.
- Using a point tool or a toothpick, drag through vertically from the middle point to the bottom.
- Do this until the pattern covers the middle layer completely.
- Repeat the same strategy but from opposite directions. Moving the tool the other way to create an opposing pattern.
For the Top Tier:
- Using a cupcake stand, pipe spicy buttercream between layers. Pipe chocolate buttercream and smooth.
- Attach top tier to the cake.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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