Mexican Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Mexican Chocolate Cake

By: Valerie 
"This is a moist chocolate cake with a hint of cinnamon. This recipe will make a large one layer cake or a two layer quarter sheet cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (58)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 12x18 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sour milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12x18 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon. Add the margarine, oil, water, sour milk, eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 125 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2003 by Mr. Marco Salmon   view full review
COOKGIRL is not easy to impress. But this is a very good cake recipe. I made a few revisions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by dreamysweets   view full review
This was my ultimate favorite cake when I was growing up; the recipe came from my Texan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2003 by sahmomof2   view full review
This cake is so easy to prepare. It has a wonderful flavor. I used 1/2 c. OJ for the milk like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by Tim Grair   view full review
Oh my G*d yes! A few changes though: I used pineapple/orange juice instead of the milk and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CNBATY   view full review
I've made it three times but I've added to the recipe because the first time I couldn't taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by SABRINA**   view full review
This is a great cake. I also used fresh orange juice instead of sour milk. The cinnamon is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2003 by SHARONJJ   view full review
This recipe was a flop. I used hard margarine and this does not work, it should be specified...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2003 by dkennedy   view full review
Everyone in my office loved it. Good with chocolate icing. Can also be made in 2 9" round...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2006 by Matt Seibert   view full review
Awesome cake. This was my first attempt at ever making a cake and was told by family it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by MARYSPROMISE   view full review
a yummy change from typical American chocolate cake...easy to make, and moist enough without...

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