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Spicy Chocolate Chile Cake

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
115 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert
Spicy Chocolate Chile Cake
Ingredients
  • 2 dried red chile peppers, seeded, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dark chocolate
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup blanched almonds
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dark chocolate
  • 2 (1.2 ounce) packages milk chocolate bars, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
1
Soak chiles in a bowl with water to cover; let them rehydrate until they become slightly tender, about 15 minutes.
2
Melt 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a double boiler over simmering water, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat once the chocolate has melted, about 5 minutes.
3
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
4
Process chiles in a food processor until they are finely chopped. Then, combine the chopped chiles with almonds, cocoa powder, flour, and cinnamon in a food processor. Process until the almonds are chopped evenly. Next, add Greek yogurt to the mixture and blend thoroughly.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Gently fold the sugar mixture into the chocolate batter.
6
In another bowl, beat egg whites until they become frothy using an electric mixer. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until medium peaks form. Carefully fold the meringue into the chocolate batter.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes.
8
Combine 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and 2 tablespoons butter in a bowl.
9
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then pour it over the bowl of chocolate. Mix thoroughly and let the ganache cool for at least 15 minutes.
10
Spread the cooled ganache over the cake.