Double Chocolate Chipotle Chili Cake

Recipe Rating:	16 Ratings5
Categories:	Cakes, Chocolate
Collections:	Chocolate...
Serves:	9 x 13 or 3 layer cake
Cook Time:	40 Min

Ingredients

3	eggs, stand at room temp for 30 mins.
2 c	all-purpose flour
3/4 c	hershey's special dark cocoa
1 tsp	baking soda
3/4 tsp	baking powder
3/4 c	butter, softened
2 c	sugar
2 tsp	vanilla extract
1 1/2 c	milk
3 oz	baking chocolate, semi-sweet, grated
1/2 tsp	salt
2 Tbsp	chipotle chili powder

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Barbara Eaton

Well Seasoned

Columbia, SC (pop. 129,272)

raeofsunshine

Member Since Oct 2010

Barbara's Notes:

I love the taste of Chipotle Chili in dishes. Got to thinking why wouldn't it work in chocolate cake? This turned out to be one of the most delicious cakes I have ever tasted. It is not "hot", but the "after kick" is perfect.

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

We know you're wondering... and the answer is, YES! You can definitely taste the chipotle flavor in this cake, but it's simply delightful! We topped our cake with whipped topping and the whole Kitchen Crew fell in love. Go on, spice up dessert!

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease either a 9 x 13 oblong pan, or three - 8x1 1/2 inch. round pans. (I use Pam type butter flavored spray or Baker's Joy when making cakes).

In medium bowl stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, Chipotle chili powder and salt. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl beat butter for 30 seconds on medium to high. Gradually add sugar 1/4 cup at a time beating after each addition. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat on medium an additional 2 minutes.

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter mixture, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.

Alternatly add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beating on low after each addition until just combined.

Beat on medium to high for 20 seconds. Stir in grated chocolate.

Divide the batter between the prepared pans (or place in pan if using oblong). This batter will be quite thick.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.

Cool in the pan(s) for 10 minutes on wire rack.

Remove from pan(s) and finish cooling on wire rack.

Frost with Especially Dark Chocolate Frosting (recipe on site), or your favoite frosting. If, desired top with a dollap of whipped cream and some shaved chocolate.

Comments

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Cyndi Tilley cynditilley

Feb 16, 2011

Looks delicious - can't wait to try it! Thank you!

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Cyndi Tilley cynditilley

Feb 28, 2011

Congrats on your blue ribbon Barbara!

Barbara Eaton raeofsunshine

Feb 28, 2011

Thank you. This one is especially special since it is my first. Yes, I am beaming.

Sea Sun Seasun

Feb 28, 2011

How interesting! Now I'm going to have to try this!
Congrats on your blue ribbon! :-)

Gail Herbest Gaillee

Mar 1, 2011

Congratulations sis! On my way to the store this morning and will be making this today!!

Barbara Eaton raeofsunshine

Mar 1, 2011

Thanks. Hope you love it as much as I do.

Betty Campisi BLCBaking

Mar 1, 2011

Congratulations, Barbara!!!!

Jane McMillan janenov46

Mar 1, 2011

Congrats on the blue ribbon. I have heard of chilpote and chilis in chocolate together on the Food Network and wondered about it, sounds like I need a trip to the store to find out!

Barbara Eaton raeofsunshine

Mar 1, 2011

Thank you so much Betty.

Barbara Eaton raeofsunshine

Mar 1, 2011

I love the combo and of course you can always add more if you really want hot. LOL However, I do think the amount in the recipe is just right for most people.