Mexican Spiced Chocolate Cake

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Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour

    2 cups

  • cocoa powder

    1 cup

  • sugar

    2 cups

  • baking powder

    2 teaspoons

  • ground cinnamon

    1 teaspoon

  • ground cloves

    1/2 teaspoon

  • ground nutmeg

    1/2 teaspoon

  • salt

    1/2 teaspoon

  • eggs

    3

  • vegetable oil

    1 cup

  • buttermilk

    1 cup

  • strong coffee

    1 cup

  • vanilla extract

    2 teaspoons

  • chocolate ganache

    1 cup

  • ground chili powder

    1/2 teaspoon

  • cinnamon sticks

    2, for garnish




Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt.

  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add in the vegetable oil, buttermilk, coffee, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.

  • Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

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

  • While the cake is baking, prepare the chocolate ganache by melting the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Stir in the ground chili powder.

  • Once the cake has cooled, pour the chocolate ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.

  • Garnish with cinnamon sticks for an extra touch of Mexican flair.

  • Slice and serve this indulgent Mexican spiced chocolate cake.

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