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Mexican Chocolate Milk Cake

Mexican Chocolate Milk Cake

This Mexican Chocolate Milk Cake is a decadent treat for chocolate lovers, combining rich chocolate flavors with a unique milk soak.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 15 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ⅓ cups whole milk
  • 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup chocolate milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease 9x13" baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. Combine hot coffee and butter in a medium bowl, stirring until butter is melted.
  4. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and sugar, stirring until well combined.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring until well combined.
  6. Add flour mixture to egg mixture, stirring until about halfway combined, then add coffee mixture, stirring until well combined.
  7. Stir in chopped chocolate.
  8. Pour batter into the pan.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with some loose crumbs on it.
  10. Let the cake cool completely.
  11. Once the cake is cooled, combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, and chocolate milk and stir well to combine.
  12. Poke lots of holes in the cake with a toothpick or a fork.
  13. Pour the milk mixture over the cake.
  14. Refrigerate at least an hour.
  15. Make whipped topping by combining heavy cream, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and whipping until stiff peaks form.
  16. Spread whipped topping over chilled cake.
  17. Dust with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and a sprinkle of more cayenne, if desired.
  18. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 10gFat: 33gSodium: 244mgFiber: 5gSugar: 49g

Notes

Feel free to customize your cake by adding espresso or nuts for added texture.

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