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Decadent Mexican Chocolate Cake with Rich Flavor

This Mexican Chocolate Cake combines rich cocoa with warm spices, creating a moist and flavorful dessert that’s ideal for celebrations or an everyday treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Combine wet ingredients in another bowl.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
  • Add boiling water to the batter.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake the cakes in the preheated oven.
  • Cool the cakes in pans before transferring.
  • Frost the cooled cakes if desired.