Cinnamon Chocolate Cake with Cinnamon Mascarpone Frosting

June 20, 2013

For the cake
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup boiling water
For the filling
1/2 cup dulce de leche
1/2 tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream
1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
For the frosting
2 cup heavy cream
16 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 drops red food coloring

For the cake Preheat oven to 350º F. In a large bowl, sift together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a stand mixer place eggs, milk, vanilla, and crème fraîche. Mix on...
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Nutritions

Calories
465

Sodium
450mg
18% DV

Fat
29g
46% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV

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