Mexican Style Cinnamon Chocolate Cake

Mexican Hot Chocolate in cake form. Cinnamon warmth and cocoa depth create a complex flavor profile.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch Pan
  • Sifter

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Soy

Instructions

1

Preheat 350°F (180°C). Grease pan.

Tip: Use cocoa to dust.
2

Melt butter/chocolate. Cool.

Tip: Slow melt.
3

Sift dry ingredients.

Tip: Distribute cinnamon.
4

Whip eggs/sugar, add chocolate mix.

Tip: Combine.
5

Fold in dry, add milk.

Tip: Batter.
6

Bake 35-40 mins. Test.

Tip: Moist crumb.
7

Cool, dust with sugar.

Tip: Serve.

Recipe FAQ

Dry?
Overbaked.
More spice?
Add chili or cardamom.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Dark Chocolate
  • 1 1/3 sticks Butter
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar