Chilli Chocolate Angel Food Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This chilli chocolate angel food cake is my go to when I want something decadent but don't have all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just forty five minutes, from mixing bowl to cooling rack. What I love most is how the warm spices play against the rich chocolate, creating this unexpected depth that keeps people guessing. Cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants too, so you can almost convince yourself it's good for you. The recipe is straightforward enough that even baking novices can pull it off, and the ingredients won't break the bank. Trust me, this cake disappears fast.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 20 gchili powder
- 10 gground cinnamon
- 5 gground cayenne pepper
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 100 mlcoconut oil
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 100 gchocolate chips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm tube pan. Set aside.
Tip: Use a high-quality cocoa powder for best results.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
Tip: Make sure to handle the cocoa powder gently to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir in the melted chocolate until well combined.
- 6
Fold the chocolate into the cake batter until well combined.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for best results.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 8
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it.
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