How to Bake a Chilli Chocolate Sponge Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Heat an oven to 160°C/325ºF/Gas 3 (Reduce by 20°C if using a fan oven);

   Use 20cm (8 inches) square, or a spring-form pan. , This can be done using one of the three following ways:
   Break the chocolate into as small pieces as possible and place in a small bowl.
   
   Boil a small pan of water, then place the bowl of chocolate within.
   
   Do not let the water overflow into the chocolate, and stir until completely melted.
   
   Put the broken chocolate into a shallow oven-proof dish and heat in an oven at 110°C/225ºF/Gas 1 till completely melted.
   
   Only use this method if necessary.
   
   Place the broken Chocolate in a microwaveable dish and microwave on full heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring often to let it heat thoroughly. ,, Whisk till light and fluffy. , If it does separate, add a bit of flour. ,,, Use gloves to avoid touching the chili. , Add slowly, checking it does not too badly overpower the mixture.
   
   Stir till smooth. ,, Check by poking a knife or stick in, and if clean it is cooked.
   
   Do not let it burn, so check occasionally.
   
   It should be risen and have a slight crust. ,, Then leave to cool for another 10 minutes on a wire rack. ,
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   Step 2: Grease a cake tin.

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   Step 3: Melt the chocolate.

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   Step 4: Leave to cool while proceeding with the instructions.

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   Step 5: Combine butter/margarine and sugar in a large bowl using an electric/classic whisk.

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   Step 6: Beat in the eggs one at a time

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   Step 7: take care not to let the mixture separate.

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   Step 8: Add the cooled chocolate to the mixture and mix in.

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   Step 9: Add the remaining flour to the mixture and stir till smooth.

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    Step 10: If you are using fresh chili/es finely chop them

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    Step 11: and either add now or crush/blend them to a paste

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    Step 12: try a garlic crusher.

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    Step 13: Add the chili paste to the mixture now.

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    Step 14: Pour the cake mixture into the greased cake tin.

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    Step 15: Bake for just under 1 hour or till fully cooked.

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    Step 16: Take out the cake

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    Step 17: Let it cool for 10 minutes

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    Step 18: before taking out of the tin.

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    Step 19: The cake could be eaten plain

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    Step 20: or if you want to ice it

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    Step 21: proceed with the instructions

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    Step 22: or choose your own icing choice.

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