Description
Spice up this unique cross of a Mexican Brownie Cake with as little or a lot of cayenne pepper. And don’t worry, the Cinnamon Sour Cream Frosting is sweetened and cool enough to bring down the heat!
Ingredients
Scale
CAKE
- 1 1/4 cups (283 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs (200 grams)
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (6 grams) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) pure vanilla extract
FROSTING
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (80 grams) sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups (460 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 grams) whole milk
Instructions
- CAKE: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour bottom and sides of a 13×9 in (33 x 23 cm) baking pan; set aside.
- In a small bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, mix butter and cocoa until just combined. Beat in eggs one at a time until well blended. Add remaining cake ingredients and mix on low speed until just blended. Spread in prepared pan.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few crumbs. Allow brownie cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing. Allow cake to cool to room temperature before applying frosting.
- FROSTING: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, cinnamon and vanilla, scraping sides of the bowl frequently.
- On low speed, add powdered sugar 1 cup (115 grams) at a time. Stir in milk 1 teaspoon at a time until frosting becomes smooth and spreadable. If the frosting is too thin or runny, add more powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time. Alternatively, if frosting is too thick, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time. Frost cake, slice and ENJOY!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Brownie
- Cuisine: Mexican