Mexican Chocolate Cake

Name: Mexican Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter; 1 cup hot water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

An easy one-bowl Mexican-inspired chocolate cake combines rich chocolate and warm cinnamon for a simple yet delicious dessert.

⭐ 4.1 (38 reviews) Prep: 25 minCook: 25 minTotal: 50 minYields: 16 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Cakes Cake

Cuisine Tags:

Mexican

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
In a large saucepan, melt chocolate and butter in hot water, then bring to a boil.
Remove from heat, add flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, then mix well.
Stir in buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top springs back.
While the cake bakes, melt 2 squares of chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan.
Add confectioners' sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla; beat well. Adjust milk or sugar for a pourable consistency.
Cool cake on a wire rack for 15 minutes after baking.
Pour frosting over the cake and allow it to cool completely.
Slice and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 423 kcal

Carbohydrate: 68 g

Cholesterol: 47 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 9 g

Sodium: 201 mg

Sugar: 53 g

Fat: 15 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g