Easy Mexican Style Chocolate Cake

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Easy Mexican Style Chocolate Cake, a rich and decadent dessert that brings a bold twist to traditional chocolate cakes. Infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweet and subtly spiced, making every bite a fiesta of flavor. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, this recipe comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time. The addition of boiling water creates a luxuriously moist texture, while the spice adds depth to its chocolatey goodness. Whether topped with a dusting of powdered sugar or a luscious chocolate frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or whenever you're craving something extraordinary. Serve up this crowd-pleasing dessert and bring a taste of Mexico to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal and ensures a moist cake.

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or top with your favorite chocolate frosting before serving.

Step 9

Slice and enjoy this deliciously spiced Mexican-style chocolate cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1492.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3856.9

Total Fat 149.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 401.3mg	0%
Sodium 5386.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 664.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.0g	0%
Total Sugars 366.9g
Protein 81.3g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 643.5mg	0%
Iron 41.8mg	0%
Potassium 3512.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 61.4%