Mexican Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Mexican Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour, sifted; 1 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 12-¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup cold water; confectioners' sugar (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups flour, sifted
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
12-¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup cold water
confectioners' sugar (to garnish)

1
Preheat the oven to 350F Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan.
2
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
3
Stir in the cinnamon, cayenne, vanilla, vinegar, oil, and water.
4
Mix until just combined.
5
Pour into the prepared cake pan and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
6
Let cool.
7
Dust with the confectioners sugar before serving.
8
Note: This recipe goes great with a spicy dark-chocolate sauce.
9
To make the sauce, melt 2 squares of dark chocolate with 1/4 cup water or soy milk.
10
Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted.
11
Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
12
Remove from the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons vegan margarine, 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and cayenne pepper, to taste.

658

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups flour, sifted, 1 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mexican Chocolate Cake

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