Chocolate cake with pepper and coffee

Chocolate cake with pepper and coffee

This chocolate cake with pepper and coffee adds a spicy and aromatic touch that will surprise and enchant your guests.Perfect for a special occasion or a bolder weekend, this cake balances intense flavors in a delicious way.Here is how to make this wonder.

#### Ingredients:
- ** for the cake: **
- 1 and 1/2 cups of wheat flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of sugar -free cocoa
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (adjusting according to the tolerance to peak)
- 1 cup of warm water
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- ** for coverage: **
- 200g of chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder
- Pitada of salt

#### Preparation Mode:

1. ** Cake preparation: **
- Preheat the oven at 180 ° C and grease a round of 22 cm with butter and sprinkle with wheat flour.
- In a large bowl, sift to flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add instant coffee and cayenne pepper and mix well.
- In another bowl, mix warm water, oil, vinegar and vanilla.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until the dough is homogeneous.
- Transfer the pasta to the prepared form and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center leaves clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then unmold and let cool completely in a grid.

2. ** Coverage preparation: **
- In a small container, add the cream, instant coffee and cayenne pepper.Heat in the microwave or a small pan until it begins to boil.Be careful not to boil too much.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a bowl and pour the hot cream over it.Let stand for a minute.
- Stir until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the pinch of salt and mix again.

3. ** Assembly: **
- When the cake is completely cold, spread the topping over the cake evenly.
- Let the cover firm for about an hour or until it is to your liking.

#### Tips:
- Serve this cake with a ball of cream ice cream to complement pepper peak.
- Cayenne pepper can be adjusted according to your preference.Start with a small amount and adjust as needed.

This chocolate cake with pepper and coffee is a perfect combination of flavors that promise to arouse your senses.Try it and delight with this delicious mix of sweet, spicy and bitter.Enjoy!

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