Mexican Chocolate Streusel Cake (Pastel De Chocolat

Name: Mexican Chocolate Streusel Cake (Pastel De Chocolate Mexicano)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 -19 ounces mexican chocolate, roughly chopped, divided; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup all-purpose flour (4 1/2 oz); 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (8 oz); 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (low fat works); 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2/3 cup sugar; 4 eggs, at room temperature; powdered sugar (for garnish)

Servings: persons

18 -19 ounces mexican chocolate, roughly chopped, divided
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour (4 1/2 oz)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (8 oz)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (low fat works)
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
4 eggs, at room temperature
powdered sugar (for garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Butter and flour a 13x9-inch pan. Set aside.
2
Pulse half of the chocolate in a food processor until it is like coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3
Streusel topping: Add the other half of the chocolate to the processor and pulse until coarse crumbs. Mix the egg yolk with the salt and stir to dissolve the salt. Add to the processor along with the 7 Tbsp butter and 1 cup flour. Pulse until thoroughly combined and crumbly, but not a paste. Set aside.
4
Cake: Sift together the 1 3/4 cups flour and baking powder. With an electric mixer, on medium speed, combine cream cheese, 1 cup butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly mixing between each one. Add the flour mixture and beat for 1 minute, until just mixed. Gently stir in the reserved chopped chocolate, making sure not to overmix.
5
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and crumble the streusel evenly over top, breaking up any large lumps.
6
Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

3843

kcal

Calories

238

Fat

371

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 -19 ounces mexican chocolate, roughly chopped, divided, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chocolate Streusel Cake (Pastel De Chocolate Mexicano) 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.

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Mexican Chocolate Streusel Cake (Pastel De Chocolate Mexicano)

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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