Description
A decadent chocolate cake soaked with milk 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
- Optional: Shaved chocolate or cinnamon for garnish
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 to help the milk soak in.
- 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.
- 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 and garnish with shaved chocolate or a dusting of cinnamon, or even a pinch of chili for a dramatic touch.
Notes
- This cake is best when allowed to soak overnight.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- If you prefer a less spicy kick, omit the cayenne or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg