Jul 14 2026
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Un Dia En Michoacan Recipe

Inspired by Reyes Mezcaleria
Time3h
Serves8

14 horchata ice cream, mexican rum soaked chocolate cake, meringue

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Ingredients

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Horchata Ice Cream

Mexican Rum Soaked Chocolate Cake

Method

Horchata Ice Cream

  1. 1

    Prepare the Horchata

    In a blender, combine rice, water, and the cinnamon stick. Blend until the rice is coarsely ground. Let it sit for 4 hours or overnight to soak.

  2. 2

    Strain the Mixture

    After soaking, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, discarding the solids.

  3. 3

    Mix the Ice Cream Base

    To the strained liquid, add milk, sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.

  4. 4

    Churn the Ice Cream

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until firm.

Mexican Rum Soaked Chocolate Cake

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 7

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.

  4. 8

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 9

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

  6. 10

    Soak with Rum

    Once the cakes are cooled, brush each layer generously with Mexican rum.

Meringue

  1. 11

    Prepare the Meringue

    In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.

  2. 12

    Add Cream of Tartar

    Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.

  3. 13

    Add Sugar Gradually

    Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.

  4. 14

    Finish with Vanilla

    Beat in vanilla extract until well combined.

  5. 15

    Pipe or Spread

    Pipe or spread the meringue over the cooled chocolate cake as desired.

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