TEX-MEX SHEET CAKE

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Rich Mexican flavors of cocoa, cinnamon and coffee under a chocolate glaze.

Provided by ANNMILLER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
1 cup water
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup slivered, toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Combine the flour, baking soda, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine. Stir in water, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1 tablespoon instant coffee. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the cocoa mixture, then stir in 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool.
  • For the coffee glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup margarine. Mix in 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 tablespoon instant coffee and sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners' sugar. Stir until blended. Fold in the almonds. Spread glaze over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 379.3 mg, Sugar 41.4 g

Fatima Diallo
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.


Blessing Ose
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This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try using a different cake recipe next time.


Md Rakib Kazi
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I'm not a fan of sheet cakes, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Makayla Langhorne
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This cake is a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it would be perfect for a party.


Lize-Marie Venter
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Clarizé Minnie
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and chili powder.


Adeniyu Adeoou
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My family loved it!


MOMIN YT
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This cake is perfect for a crowd. It's big and impressive, and it tastes amazing. I definitely recommend it.


Sheri Andrews
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.


Md.Muktar Ali
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This cake was delicious, but it was a lot of work to make. I think I'll only make it for special occasions.


Immanuel Lubinda
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the frosting was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Alpha Jalloh
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Will Ferris
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Namutebi Vivian
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use a boxed cake mix to make it even easier.


Aohn K
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate and spice is perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.


Hossein El Dimirdash
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This Tex-Mex Sheet Cake was a huge hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! It was easy to make and so delicious. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.