Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie Tortes

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

A brownie torte reminiscent of Mexican hot chocolate with flavors of coffee, cinnamon, and chili powder!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 22 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 57 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 2-layer brownie tortes

Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie Tortes

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker®)

½ cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

3 tablespoons water

1 pint heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper

½ cup strong brewed coffee

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Stir brownie mix oil eggs and water together in a bowl until well blended. Pour batter into the pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean 22 to 25 minutes. Let brownies cool completely at least 20 minutes.

Step 4

Beat cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually continuing to beat until fully incorporated. Beat in cinnamon and ground chile pepper.

Step 5

Cut brownies into an even number of circles using a cookie cutter. Poke small holes into brownies with a toothpick. Brush on coffee making sure it seeps into the brownie. Spread cinnamon-chile whipped cream on top cover with another brownie circle and pipe or spread more whipped cream on top. Repeat with the remaining brownies and whipped cream.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie Tortes

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 644.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.4g 11%

Carbohydrates: 56.7g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 4.9g

Fat: 46.5g 72%

Saturated Fat: 17.9g 89%

Cholesterol: 128mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 945.2IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 31.2mcg 8%

Calcium: 66.7mg 7%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 32.6mg 12%

Potassium: 214.1mg 6%

Sodium: 236.6mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 418.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.