Spicy Chocolate Cake With Cinnamon & Cayenne
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Kick up the chocolate flavor by adding a little spiciness. It’s a classic Mexican hot chocolate flavor in the form of a cake.

Details

Prep time 10mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 10-12 servings

Recipe

For the cake:

  • 1 1/ 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/ 2 cups sugar
  • 2/ 3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/ 4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/ 2 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 3/ 4 cup at room temperature buttermilk
  • 2/ 3 cup hot water
  • 3/ 4 cup vegetable/ canola/sunflower oil
  • 1 1/ 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs

For the frosting:

  • 1/ 2 cup softened butter
  • 60 gram melted semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • 1/ 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/ 8 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp buttermilk
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