Mexican Chocolate Coffee Cake #SundaySupper

When I think of Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday my mind immediately wanders to all the rich, decadent foods I want to enjoy before the seriousness of Cuaresma (Lent) starts the very next day. Here in Mexico we take Cuaresma very seriously. Most people, myself included, give up eating meat on Miercoles de Ceniza (Ash Wednesday) and every Friday until Easter Sunday. Martes de Carnaval (Fat Tuesday) is my last day to indulge in the rich and sinfully delicious foods I might be giving up for the 40+ day Lenten period. Not that I've decided to give anything up this year, but in years past I've given up Mexican Coca-Cola (which I no longer drink) and coffee (which I promised to never give up again).

Aside from coffee, my one guilty pleasure that I could never give up is chocolate, Mexican Chocolate to be exact. It can be used for so much more than just Mexican Hot Chocolate and Mole Dulce. One of my new favorite ways to enjoy sweet, cinnamon scented Mexican chocolate is in this Mexican Chocolate Coffee Cake. The cake is tender, and melt-in-your-mouth buttery delicious.

Mexican Chocolate Coffee Cake - lacocinadeleslie.com


Mexican Chocolate Coffee Cake
(recipe adapted from The Back in the Day Bakery cookbook)
lacocinadeleslie.com

Ingredients: 
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 disk Mexican Chocolate, coarsely chopped (I use Abuelita brand) 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter.

Combine the milk and vinegar; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Remove 3/4 cup of the crumb mixture and set aside. Stir in the Mexican chocolate and pecans in the 3/4 cup of crumb mixture; set aside until ready to use. Add the baking soda, milk, egg, and vanilla to the remaining crumb mixture beating on medium speed until just combined.

Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping on top of batter. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for atleast 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve with Cafe con LecheEnjoy! 

Coffee Cake w/ Mexican Chocolate - lacocinadeleslie.com


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