The Most Delicious Cake - Mexican Chocolate Cake - Super Moist And Tender With Some Added Spice

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat while adding moisture.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate has less sugar and can be more affordable.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a medium mixing bowl, add butter, brown sugar, and almond paste. Mix until the almond paste is broken down and creamy.

Add eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Mix until combined.

Add cocoa powder, coffee, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, half of the flour, and half of the buttermilk. Mix until moist.

Add the remaining flour and buttermilk. Mix until combined.

Pour the batter into a buttered and lined loaf pan.

Spread the top of the cake with sliced almonds.

Bake for 60 minutes. Cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens