Mexican Hot Chocolate 'Sun Cake'

This moist and delicious chocolate cake surprises with hints of cinnamon and cayenne.

Ingredients:

• 1 stick unsalted butter

• 0.5 cups dark cocoa powder

• 1.5 cups cane sugar

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 3 eggs

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• A dash of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Butter a 9-inch springform cake pan and line with a round piece of baking paper.

3. Melt the butter in a saucepan and set aside.

4. Whisk in the flour, sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, cayenne, and vanilla.

5. Transfer mixture to a stand mixer and whisk in 3 eggs. Mix for approximately 3 minutes.

6. Pour the mixture into the cake pan.

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes (I did 22 minutes in my oven).

8. Once baked, let the cake cool down for at least 30 minutes. Carefully, transfer your cake to a plate. Dust with powdered sugar OR a mixture of cinnamon, cane sugar, and cayenne.

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