Chilli Chocolate Gingerbread

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a 20x20cm square baking tin with greaseproof paper and line with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs together until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the vegetable oil, melted, and mix until well combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and chilli flakes.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

6. 6

   Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler and stir until smooth.

7. 7

   Add the melted chocolate to the dough and mix until well combined.

8. 8

   Pour the dough into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Once cool, cut into squares and serve.