Description
A rich chocolate cake soaked in a delicious milk mixture and topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne or chili powder (optional for heat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Shaved chocolate or cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne (if using).
- In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the milk, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing until smooth. Mix in the dry ingredients, then stir in the hot water last. The batter will be thin — that’s perfect.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then, using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the top of the cake. This will help the milk soak in beautifully.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the warm cake. It might look like too much, but the cake will absorb it all like a sponge. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread generously over the chilled cake with shaved chocolate, cinnamon dusting, or even a pinch of chili for a dramatic touch.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance for maximum flavor absorption.
- Optional for garnish: use chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg