Preparing an authentic Mexican chocolate cake is a culinary journey that promises to tantalize taste buds and transport you to the heart of Mexico's rich culinary heritage. This traditional dessert, known as "pastel de chocolate mexicano," is a symphony of flavors and aromas, drawing inspiration from Mexico's indigenous ingredients, colonial history, and vibrant culture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating an authentic Mexican chocolate cake, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of layering and frosting.
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MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CINNAMON FROSTING
This Mexican chocolate cake is the richest, most moist chocolate cake you've ever had, but with a spicy twist! A little kick from cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper, then topped with a to-die-for cinnamon buttercream frosting.
Provided by Monica | Nourish + Fete
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the cocoa and espresso powder, followed by the water and sugar, whisking each addition until smooth. Remove pan from heat and set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, pepper, and chocolate chips; mix briefly and set aside.
- Return to the butter-chocolate mixture. Add eggs and vanilla, then whisk until they are fully incorporated. Gently stir in the flour mixture using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, then pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat butter until smooth using a stand or electric mixer. Add salt and vanilla, then beat again to incorporate.
- Add powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk, and beat until smooth and fluffy, starting on low speed to blend, then increasing the speed to high. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well-mixed, and adjust the consistency as needed by adding more milk or powdered sugar. Finally, beat in the cinnamon.
- Frost and garnish cake as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 154 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 45 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Not only is this cake super easy to make you can impress all of your vegan friends. Very elegant looking with the chocolate glaze and dipped strawberries. es muy bien! (cooking and prep times do not include cooling and drying)
Provided by kleigh83
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350*F.
- Lightly coat an 8" round cake pan with vegetable cooking spray.
- Combine all cake ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
- Pour into a pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes (until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean).
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cool completely.
- When the cake has cooled whisk together the first three glaze ingredients.
- Dip each strawberry into the glaze and set aside.
- Pour the remaining glaze over the cake and arrange the strawberries on top.
- Set aside to dry- about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 312.2, Carbohydrate 87.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 54.3, Protein 6.1
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is a moist chocolate cake with a hint of cinnamon. This recipe will make a large one layer cake or a two layer quarter sheet cake.
Provided by Valerie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12x18 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon. Add the margarine, oil, water, sour milk, eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 69.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
QUICK MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
I love chocolate and cinnamon and came up with this cake one day. It has now become my family's biggest request. We always have Abuelita® tablets around and I wondered if they would melt well as a glaze, and they do!
Provided by Mojito Mama
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dust a 12-inch oven-safe skillet with a pinch of cake mix and set aside.
- Mix cake mix, water, eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, pudding mix, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; invert onto a plate.
- Place chocolate drink tablets and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and the glaze has the consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the glaze over the cake, spreading with a spatula. Let cool for 10 minutes and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 486 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
MARIO BOSQUEZ'S MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Mario Bosquez, host of "Living Today" on Martha Stewart Living Radio (Sirius channel 112) shares his recipe for Mexican chocolate cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine margarine, oil, cocoa, and water in sauce pan. Heat until cocoa is melted.
- Combine flour, baking soda, sugar, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla in a large bowl. Combine with first mixture.
- Pour batter into a greased 12-by-18-inch cake pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Five minutes before the cake is done, prepare the icing. Let cake cool before you add the icing.
- Addtional notes from Mario: Baking in a ceramic baker is best; serve from the bake pan and after you ice your cake encircle the edge of the cake with pecan halves.
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Provided by Rebecca Rather
Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Bake Cinco de Mayo Pecan Cinnamon Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter cake pan well and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
- Melt butter (2 sticks) in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, then whisk in cocoa. Add water and whisk until smooth, then remove from heat. Whisk in separately sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a bowl, then sift again into cocoa mixture and whisk until just combined (don't worry if there are lumps).
- Pour batter into cake pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer comes out with a few crumbs adhering, 45 to 55 minutes. (Leave oven on.)
- Cool cake in pan on a rack 20 minutes, then loosen edges with a thin knife and invert onto a plate.
- Make glaze:
- Spread pecans in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) and bake until fragrant and a shade darker, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool pecans slightly in pan on a rack, about 5 minutes.
- Melt butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, then stir in half-and-half and confectioners sugar. Add chocolate and cook, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and salt. Cool glaze until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Spoon glaze over top and sides of cake (cake will still be warm) and spread with a small offset spatula or knife to cover completely.
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
My Mom found this recipe in the local newspaper years ago. Now I make this for my family! The cinnamon makes it yummy!
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine butter, oil, cocoa and water in a saucepan and heat until butter is melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, sugar, milk, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Add melted butter mixture to the flour mixture and blend.
- Pour batter into a greased 9X13X2-inch baking pan and bake 20-25 minutes or until done.
- While cake is still hot, ice cake.
- For icing, combine butter, cocoa and milk in a saucepan and heat until bubbly around the edge.
- Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, vanilla, and pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.2, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 49.2, Sodium 130.4, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 47.4, Protein 3.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for Mexican chocolate that is made with real cocoa beans and spices.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate or chocolate with a high cacao content.
Conclusion:
Authentic Mexican chocolate cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, moist texture, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this Mexican chocolate cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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