Chilli Chocolate Celebration Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This stunning chocolate cake is my go to when I want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The magic happens when rich cocoa meets a subtle kick of chili, creating layers of flavor that keep people guessing. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you're treating yourself while indulging. What I love most is how quick it comes together, ready in just under an hour from start to finish. It's simple enough for a weeknight bake yet elegant enough for any celebration. Trust me, this unexpected combination will become your new favorite.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsweetened cocoa powder
- 20chili powder
- 10baking soda
- 5salt
- 4eggs
- 150canola oil
- 20vanilla extract
- 100chopped dark chocolate
- 20diced chili peppers
- 50sour cream
- 50chopped pecans
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chili powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
- 5
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- 6
Fold the melted chocolate into the cake batter until well combined.
- 7
Fold in the chopped pecans and diced chili peppers.
- 8
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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