MONTEZUMA'S HOT CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE
This is a rich chocolate cake with just a hint of heat. This is totally my own recipe. I originally started with just a chocolate sheet cake recipe that I wanted to spice up a little for something different. Then I remembered that the Mayan's "hot" chocolate was actually drunk cold and had been mixed with spices. It was Montezuma (1466-1520) who introduced Hernam Cortes to his favorite drink 'chocolatl' served in a golden goblet. And it was the fact that Montezuma consumed his "chocolatl" before entering his harem that led to the belief it was an aphrodisiac. :D The very first chocolate drink recipe ever published was in 1631 and called for chillies, almonds, hazlenuts, vanilla beans, cinnamon and anise among other things. I combined the two recipes and played around until I got the flavor I like. Note: This does call for almonds and hazelnuts. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05
Provided by Amis227
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 sheet cake, 22 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
- Stir in the cocoa and coffee, then water.
- Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and spices.
- Add cocoa mixture; mix well.
- Stir in 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs, anise and vanilla.
- Pour into greased 15 x 10 jelly roll pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Icing:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter; stir in the cocoa, coffee, and cinnamon.
- Add the remaining sweetened condensed milk; stir in confectioners sugar.
- Spread on the warm cake.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
- Note: If the icing is too thin for your taste, it's simple to add more cocoa or confectioners sugar until you reach the consistency wanted. Or, if it's too thick just add a bit of milk. Also, if you decide to do away with the coffee (in the cake or the icing), just replace it with cocoa. :D.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 245.4, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 30.4, Protein 7.2
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Baba Shiekh
[email protected]This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I can't wait to make it again!
Peter Andayi
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Komal Irshad
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out very well. The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny. I'm going to try again, but I'll follow the recipe more carefully this time.
bangladesh Arafat
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.
MIRZA ALAMIN
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The frosting is especially delicious.
bdiamonddmc
[email protected]This cake is divine! The chocolate flavor is deep and rich, and the frosting is perfectly creamy. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.
Muhammad Ibrahim Ibrahim
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was incredibly moist and the frosting was rich and creamy. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
M Muji
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use my favorite hot chocolate mix to make the frosting. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Leaon Khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and chocolatey. I'll definitely be making this again!
Dawood Raja
[email protected]This hot chocolate sheet cake was absolutely decadent! The combination of the rich chocolate cake and the creamy hot chocolate frosting was heavenly. It was a huge hit at my dinner party, and everyone raved about it.