Chocolate Fire Cake
Indulge your taste buds with the decadent allure of Chocolate Fire Cake, a bold dessert that blends rich chocolatey sweetness with a tantalizing hint of heat. This spiced chocolate cake is made with premium ingredients like unsweetened cocoa, dark chocolate chips, and a touch of cayenne pepper, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile that's both indulgent and daring. Ground cinnamon and vanilla extract enhance the warmth, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a delicate finishing touch. Prepare this soft, moist cake in just 20 minutes of prep time and let it bake to perfection in under 35 minutes. Ideal for adventurous dessert lovers, this crowd-pleasing cake serves 10 and is a must-try for those who crave a sweet treat with a fiery twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups boiling water
- 0.75 cups dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier release.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Whisk thoroughly to remove any lumps.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring with a spatula or an electric mixer on low speed until just combined.
Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, stirring continuously. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve the cake to enjoy its rich chocolate flavor with a fiery kick!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.6 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.4 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5187 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 657.4 g | 239% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.4 g | 219% | |
| Total Sugars | 418.4 g | ||
| Protein | 75.2 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 734 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 41.7 mg | 232% | |
| Potassium | 3628 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
