Chilli Chocolate Celebration Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chili powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.

5. 5

   Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

6. 6

   Fold the melted chocolate into the cake batter until well combined.

7. 7

   Fold in the chopped pecans and diced chili peppers.

8. 8

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

9. 9

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.