Description
A rich and flavorful cake that combines chocolate with spices, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼-½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup milk
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the buttermilk and eggs to the sugar mixture and beat together until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot coffee (or hot water).
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix the milk with a pinch of cinnamon in a small bowl for the glaze. Melt chocolate chips and whisk in the milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
For people with diabetes, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for better emulsification.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg