Mexican Chocolate Sheet Cake

Enjoy this irresistibly rich and creamy chocolate cake served with whipped topping – a perfect Mexican dessert.

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  • ingredients 16
  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total Time 2 hr 35 min

Ingredients

2
cups all-purpose flour
2
cups sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1
1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1
cup butter or margarine, melted
1
cup strong brewed coffee (room temperature)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1
teaspoon vanilla
2
eggs, beaten
2
teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals
2
teaspoons warm water
1
container (1 lb) milk chocolate frosting
Frozen (thawed) whipped topping
Additional ground cinnamon, if desired

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Directions

  • 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, the baking soda and salt. Add butter, brewed coffee, buttermilk, vanilla and eggs; mix with wire whisk until well blended. Pour batter into pan.
  • 2 Bake 40 to 44 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes.
  • 3 In small bowl, mix coffee granules and warm water. In medium bowl, mix frosting, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and the coffee mixture until smooth. Spread frosting over warm cake. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Serve with a dollop of whipped topping and sprinkle with additional cinnamon.

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This moist, tender cake is a spin on the traditional chocolate sheet cake, with hints of cinnamon and coffee in both the cake and frosting.

Nutrition Information 

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
515
,
% Daily Value
Total Fat
24g
24%
(Saturated Fat
12 1/2g,
12 1/2%
),
Sodium
389mg
389%;
Total Carbohydrate
72g
72%
(Dietary Fiber
1g
1%
),
Protein
4g
4%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%;
Vitamin C
0%;
Calcium
0%;
Iron
0%;
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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debhicks report Posted Jan. 11, 2013 3:32 PM
I normally do not eat chocolate on chocolate but like this. But, this cake was delicious. I did not have the buttermilk so substituted sour cream and it was still so moist everyone raved about it. The coffee and cinnamon flavor really cut the sweetness of the frosting! Absolutely will do again.

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