Mexican Chocolate Milk Cake: An Incredible 7-Layer Decadent Treat with Rich Flavors Recipe
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Mexican Chocolate Milk Cake, a luscious 7-layer treat that will delight your taste buds with each bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 7-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
For Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together wet ingredients.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, mix until combined.
- Add Water: Slowly add hot water to batter.
- Optionally Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour Batter: Divide batter into pans.
- Bake: Bake for 40-50 minutes.
- Cool Cakes: Cool in pans, then transfer to a rack.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Frost and stack the cakes.
- Garnish: Decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mexican Chocolate Milk Cake, 7-Layer Cake, Chocolate Cake Recipe
