"Flourless chocolate cake with cinnamon and cayenne, topped with Meringue. A Mexican Adaption on a Food Network Recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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2½ sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for the pan
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12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
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6 large eggs
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¾ cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup stout beer (such as Guinness)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the meringue:
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2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large egg whites
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¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
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Pinch of salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract