Chilli Chocolate Traybake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This chilli chocolate traybake is my go to when I want something decadent but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. It comes together in just 55 minutes from start to finish, and honestly, it's hard to mess up. The combination of dark chocolate and a spicy kick from chilli flakes and Tabasco creates this addictive depth that keeps people coming back for more. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants too, so you can feel a bit better about indulging. The beauty of a traybake is the simplicity, one tin and minimal fuss, yet the results feel fancy enough to impress friends or satisfy those midnight cravings.
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Ingredients
- 250 gdark chocolate
- 100 gplain flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 25 gchilli flakes
- 10 mLtobasco sauce
- 2 nulleggs
- 5 mLvanilla extract
- 50 gchopped nuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 30x20cm traybake tin and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a traybake tin that can fit in your oven.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter and sugar in the microwave.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 3
Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon or a stand mixer to mix the dry ingredients.
- 4
Add the melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly before adding the eggs.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl before adding the next egg.
- 6
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Tip: Use a small spoon to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 7
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, chilli flakes, and Tobasco sauce.
Tip: Use a whisk or a spoon to mix the wet and dry ingredients separately.
- 8
Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 9
Fold in the chopped nuts.
Tip: Use a spatula to fold in the nuts and avoid crushing them.
- 10
Pour the batter into the prepared traybake tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- 11
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the traybake cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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