Description
This Mexican Chocolate Milk Cake combines rich chocolate flavor with warm spices in a delightful 7-layer cake you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Hot Water
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Slowly add hot water and mix until well incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To prepare the frosting, beat the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Optionally garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cinnamon.
Notes
- Can substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Coconut sugar can be a lower-glycemic alternative.
- Use Dutch-process cocoa for deeper color and flavor.
- Consider sea salt for a gourmet touch.
- Flax eggs can be used for vegan options.
- Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg