MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
At the bakery, Rather makes both cupcakes and bundt cake with this recipe. The hint of cinnamon in the batter is a nod toward Mexican chocolate, which often contains cinnamon and spices. gourmet 2005
Provided by my3beachbabes
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
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William Carman
[email protected]This cake was a bit of work to make, but it was worth it. It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had.
Hodo Jamac
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
SIYANDA SIMON SOLANI
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for chocolate lovers. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet.
min pal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful and the chocolate ganache was divine.
Faisal Riaz
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and the frosting was too runny.
Mrcandu Mrcandu
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
ymir fritz fan
[email protected]This cake is not worth the effort. It's too dry and the frosting is too sweet.
MAFIA 333
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I expected and the chocolate flavor was a bit bland.
Waris Khattak
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted great.
Young K
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Saif Ullah khan
[email protected]I love the rich, decadent flavor of this cake. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Md Hasib
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The instructions were clear and concise.
Ryan Masawi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate and cinnamon is divine.
Rawan Mamduoh
[email protected]This Mexican chocolate cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch.