Best Chilli Chocolate Cake Recipes

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CHILLI CHOCOLATE CAKE



Chilli Chocolate Cake image

A classic chocolate sponge spiced up with fresh and dried chilli

Provided by caaaath

Time 1h

Yield Makes Cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

175g wholemeal self raising flour
175g soft light brown sugar
175g soft unsalted butter
3 large eggs, beaten
1 heaped tbsp of cocoa powder
1 tsp of baking powder
1 red chilli pepper, very finely chopped (sweet, mild chillis will work better than fiery ones)
1/2 tsp of dried chilli flakes
250g dark chocolate (chilli chocolate if you can find it)
250ml double cream
1 small knob of butter (roughly a large heaped tablespoon)
1 red chilli pepper, very finely chopped
1/2 tsp of hot chilli powder
1/2 tsp of dried chilli flakes

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a mixing bowl.
  • Add the sugar, butter, eggs, fresh chilli and dried chilli. Beat this together until you end up with a soft mixture that falls off a spoon when you hit it against the bowl. Add a drop or two of water if you think your mixture is too stiff.
  • Divide the mixture into two baking tins (I recommend 7 inch diameter) and bake at 170 degrees C (325F) for 30 minutes, or until springy in the centre and a knife inserted into the sponge comes out clear. Allow to cool for one hour after cooking.
  • To make your filling for the middle and frosting for the top melt the chocolate over a medium heat. My method of doing this is to boil a pan of water and put a heat proof bowl on top of the pan, drop the chocolate in the bowl and stir until melted.
  • Once melted take the chocolate off the heat. Stir in the chillis, butter and cream. Cover with cling film and allow it to cool. When cooled, put the mixture in to the fridge for around an hour or until thickened enough to easily spread (but not set hard).
  • When thickened, spread the chocolate mixture as a filling and topping for your cake. Decorate with crushed pistachios and finely chopped fresh red chillis. Enjoy!

ESPRESSO, CHOCOLATE & CHILLI CAKE WITH COFFEE CREAM



Espresso, chocolate & chilli cake with coffee cream image

The warmth of coffee and chilli combine beautifully with chocolate in this impressive dinner party dessert, finish with double cream

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tbsp plain flour , plus extra for the tin
250g dark chocolate , broken into pieces
250g salted butter , softened and chopped, plus extra for greasing
1 tbsp instant espresso powder
2 red bird's-eye chillies , deseeded and finely chopped
¼ tsp chilli powder (optional)
6 medium eggs , separated
4 tbsp brown sugar
175g caster sugar
½ tsp cream of tartar
4 tbsp ground almonds
cocoa powder , to serve
300ml double cream
1 tbsp instant espresso powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease a 22cm springform cake tin with soft butter and line the bottom with baking parchment. Shake a little flour around the buttered edges.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter together over a pan of simmering water, or in a microwave. Once melted, whisk together until smooth and add the espresso powder and chillies and chilli powder, if using. Whisk the egg yolks with the brown sugar and caster sugar, either in an electric mixer or with an electric hand whisk, for 5-10 mins until thick and pale. In a separate bowl, using a clean whisk, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft rounded peaks form.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture onto the beaten yolks and sugar, and gently mix until smooth. Add the almonds and flour and mix again. Spoon the egg whites into the chocolate mixture and gently fold together. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 40-45 mins until the cake is set but with a slight jiggle in the centre. (If the cake is starting to brown too quickly, cover with a piece of baking parchment.)
  • Leave to cool in the tin - it will sink a little as it cools. Run a knife around the inside of the cake tin to loosen. Remove the baking parchment and place on a cake stand. Whisk the cream and espresso powder until soft peaks form. Serve on the side or spoon on top of the cake dusted with a little cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 30 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

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