Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Mexican Chocolate Milk Cake, a stunning 7-layer dessert that combines rich cocoa with a hint of warm cinnamon for an unforgettable flavor experience. This cake is moist and decadent, making it perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat at home. With creamy frosting enveloping each layer, it’s not just a cake; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mix to the dry ingredients and blend on low speed until combined.
- Slowly stir in the hot water until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for about 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Once cooled, frost between layers and on top of the cake as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg