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| − | + | | [[Cuisine of Mexico|Mexican cuisine]] | [[Vegetarian cuisine|Vegetarian Cuisine]] | [[Holiday Recipes|Holiday Recipes]] | |
'''Mexican Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream''' | '''Mexican Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream''' | ||
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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * Nonstick [[ | + | * Nonstick [[Cooking Spray|cooking spray]] for the pan |
| − | * 3 [[ | + | * 3 [[Ounce|ounce]] Ibarra or semisweet [[Chocolate|chocolate]] |
* 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate | * 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate | ||
| − | * 2 [[ | + | * 2 [[Cup|cups]] cake [[Flour|flour]] |
| − | * 2 [[ | + | * 2 [[Teaspoon|teaspoons]] [[Baking Powder|baking powder]] |
| − | * ½ teaspoon [[ | + | * ½ teaspoon [[Salt|salt]] |
| − | * 1 teaspoon [[ | + | * 1 teaspoon [[Cinnamon|cinnamon]] (increase to 2 teaspoons if using the semisweet chocolate) |
| − | * 1 cup (2 sticks) [[ | + | * 1 cup (2 sticks) [[Butter|butter]], softened |
| − | * 1 cup plus 2 [[ | + | * 1 cup plus 2 [[Tablespoon|tablespoons]] [[Sugar|sugar]] |
| − | * 1 teaspoon [[ | + | * 1 teaspoon [[Vanilla|vanilla]] |
| − | * 4 large [[ | + | * 4 large [[Egg|eggs]] |
| − | * 1 cup [[ | + | * 1 cup [[Milk|milk]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Mocha Buttercream|Mocha Buttercream]] |
| − | * Cinnamon, unsweetened [[ | + | * Cinnamon, unsweetened [[Cocoa Powder|cocoa]], and confectioner's sugar, optional toppings |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | # Preheat oven to [[ | + | # Preheat oven to [[Oven_temperatures|350°F]]. |
| − | # Generously spray a deep 9-inch [[ | + | # Generously spray a deep 9-inch [[Springform Pan|springform pan]] with nonstick cooking spray. |
| − | # Melt the chocolates in a [[ | + | # Melt the chocolates in a [[Double Boiler|double boiler]] or in a [[Microwave Oven|microwave oven]] at low power. |
# Set aside to cool. | # Set aside to cool. | ||
| − | # [[ | + | # [[Sift|Sift]] together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into a medium-size bowl. |
| − | # Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and [[ | + | # Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and [[Cream|cream]] at high speed with an [[Mixer|electric mixer]]. |
| − | # Add the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, [[ | + | # Add the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, [[Beat|beating]] well after each. |
# Pour in the cooled chocolate mixture, and beat well until everything is incorporated. | # Pour in the cooled chocolate mixture, and beat well until everything is incorporated. | ||
# Add ⅓ of the flour mixture, and stir until it is just barely incorporated, then pour in half the milk. | # Add ⅓ of the flour mixture, and stir until it is just barely incorporated, then pour in half the milk. | ||
# Stir briefly, then repeat with another ⅓ of the flour and the remaining milk. | # Stir briefly, then repeat with another ⅓ of the flour and the remaining milk. | ||
# Add the rest of the flour mixture and stir just enough to blend. ''Don't over mix, or the cake will toughen.'' | # Add the rest of the flour mixture and stir just enough to blend. ''Don't over mix, or the cake will toughen.'' | ||
| − | # Spread into the prepared pan and [[ | + | # Spread into the prepared pan and [[Bake|bake]] for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
# Cool completely before assembling and frosting. | # Cool completely before assembling and frosting. | ||
# Cut the cake into 3 equal layers, using a long serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion. | # Cut the cake into 3 equal layers, using a long serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion. | ||
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# Artfully sprinkle the top with extra cinnamon, cocoa, and confectioner's sugar, if desired. | # Artfully sprinkle the top with extra cinnamon, cocoa, and confectioner's sugar, if desired. | ||
| − | [[Category:Mexican | + | [[Category:Mexican cuisine]] |
| − | [[Category:Cake | + | [[Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream, Mexican Recipes]] |
| − | [[Category:Dessert | + | [[Category:Cake Recipes|Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream, Mexican]] |
| − | [[Category:Vegetarian | + | [[Category:Dessert Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
| − | [[Category:Milk | + | [[Category:Vegetarian Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
| − | [[Category:Chocolate | + | [[Category:Milk Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
| − | [[Category:Cinnamon | + | [[Category:Chocolate Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
| + | [[Category:Cinnamon Recipes|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:50, 9 May 2012
| Mexican Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream | |
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| Category: | Cake recipes |
| Servings: | 10 servings |
| Time: | 2 hours |
| Difficulty: |  |
| Mexican cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Holiday Recipes
Mexican Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray for the pan
- 3 ounce Ibarra or semisweet chocolate
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (increase to 2 teaspoons if using the semisweet chocolate)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Mocha Buttercream
- Cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa, and confectioner's sugar, optional toppings
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Generously spray a deep 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the chocolates in a double boiler or in a microwave oven at low power.
- Set aside to cool.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into a medium-size bowl.
- Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and cream at high speed with an electric mixer.
- Add the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
- Pour in the cooled chocolate mixture, and beat well until everything is incorporated.
- Add ⅓ of the flour mixture, and stir until it is just barely incorporated, then pour in half the milk.
- Stir briefly, then repeat with another ⅓ of the flour and the remaining milk.
- Add the rest of the flour mixture and stir just enough to blend. Don't over mix, or the cake will toughen.
- Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before assembling and frosting.
- Cut the cake into 3 equal layers, using a long serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion.
- Spread Mocha Buttercream between the layers, and stack them evenly.
- Spread more buttercream on the sides and the top.
- Artfully sprinkle the top with extra cinnamon, cocoa, and confectioner's sugar, if desired.Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream, Mexican Recipes
