Mexican Chocolate Cake

Mexican Chocolate Cake
110 min.
15
294kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: the Mexican Chocolate Cake. This rich and moist cake is not just any chocolate cake; it’s infused with the warm, aromatic essence of cinnamon, creating a flavor profile that is both comforting and exotic. Perfect for gatherings, this cake serves 15 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, celebrations, or simply a cozy family dinner.

What sets this cake apart is its luscious caramel frosting, which adds a decadent touch that will leave your guests raving about your baking skills. The process of melting sugar to create the caramel is a culinary adventure in itself, transforming simple ingredients into a golden, glossy topping that perfectly complements the chocolate base. With a preparation time of just 110 minutes, you’ll find that this cake is as rewarding to make as it is to eat.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Mexican Chocolate Cake is sure to impress. Its combination of rich chocolate, warm spices, and creamy frosting makes it a standout dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that’s not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • cups powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. Make cake mix as directed on box--except add cinnamon to cake mix.
  2. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. In 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat granulated sugar over medium-low heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly with wooden spoon and watching carefully, until sugar begins to melt. As sugar begins to melt, stir with wooden spoon until sugar is melted and golden brown. (Sugar becomes very hot and could melt a plastic spoon.)
  5. Remove from heat; carefully stir in butter and 1 tablespoon of the milk (mixture will become lumpy). Return to medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Cool 5 minutes.
  6. Add powdered sugar to caramel mixture; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well combined.
  7. Add 3 tablespoons milk, mixing until frosting is glossy and spreadable. If necessary, add up to 1 tablespoon more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
  8. Spread frosting over cake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein2.45%
Fat25.63%
Carbs71.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.87
Glycemic Load
7.06
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.08434783805%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.02kcal
14.7%
Fat:8.75g
13.45%
Saturated Fat:3.61g
22.55%
Carbohydrates:55.23g
18.41%
Net Carbohydrates:54.47g
19.81%
Sugar:44.68g
49.65%
Cholesterol:11.33mg
3.78%
Sodium:272.15mg
11.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.17mg
1.06%
Protein:1.88g
3.76%
Phosphorus:83.1mg
8.31%
Iron:1.33mg
7.38%
Copper:0.12mg
5.9%
Selenium:3.91µg
5.58%
Calcium:51.01mg
5.1%
Folate:18.02µg
4.5%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.45%
Magnesium:14.2mg
3.55%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.52%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.43%
Fiber:0.76g
3.05%
Potassium:103.51mg
2.96%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.95%
Vitamin A:133.8IU
2.68%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.34%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.71%
Vitamin K:1.5µg
1.43%