Description
A delightful twist on traditional chocolate cake, combining rich chocolate with spices like cinnamon and a hint of cayenne, creating an unforgettable flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)
- 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) in a bowl.
- Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl 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 the cake in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Combine the milk and a pinch of cinnamon in a small bowl for the glaze.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish or using a double boiler.
- Mix the milk into the melted chocolate, whisking until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bundt cake, allowing it to drip.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg