Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake With Ganache Frosting Recipe by The Tomato Tart
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Recipe Source
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Ingredients
9 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 cups minus 2 tablespoons unbleached pastry flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (optional, you might choose to use less if you don�t like hot food)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup whole milk
GANACHE
10 ounces 67-72% chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter