Chile Chocolate Torte and Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
A surprise hit of chile pepper adds heat to this chocolate dessert recipe and cinnamon whipped cream cools it down.

Servings:
12 to 16 servings
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 5 mins
Ingredients
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Nonstick cooking spraysee savings

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All-purpose floursee savings

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1 cupwhole blanched almondssee savings

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2 Tbsp.granulated sugarsee savings

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2 Tbsp.all-purpose floursee savings

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1 lb.Mexican chocolate, such as Ibarra, or 1 lb. semisweet chocolate, coarsely choppedsee savings

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3 oz.semisweet chocolate, coarsely choppedsee savings

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1 cupbuttersee savings

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6egg yolkssee savings

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1/4 cupstrong brewed coffee, cooledsee savings

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1 tsp.vanillasee savings

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1/4 tsp.almond extractsee savings

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1/8 tsp.saltsee savings

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1/2 tsp.chipotle chili powder or 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)see savings

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1/2 tsp.ground cinnamon (divided use)see savings

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6egg whitessee savings

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1/4 cupgranulated sugarsee savings

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1 cupwhipping creamsee savings

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1/4 cuppowdered sugarsee savings

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Whole blanched, unblanched or candied almondssee savings

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Crushed chipotle chile pepper (optional)see savings

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly coat 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray; line bottom with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with flour; shake excess; set aside.
2.
In food processor bowl combine the 1 cup almonds, sugar, and 2 tablespoons flour. Cover; process until ground, 1 to 2 minutes.
3.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine Mexican chocolate, semisweet chocolate, and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate and butter are melted; cool 5 minutes.
4.
Meanwhile, in large bowl combine egg yolks, coffee, vanilla, almond extract, and salt. Stir in almond mixture, chocolate mixture, chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. In another large bowl beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold whites into chocolate mixture. Pour into pan.
5.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until just set. Transfer pan to rack; cool 1 hour. Center will sink as cake cools. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
6.
To unmold cake, use a small sharp knife to loosen cake from sides of pan; remove sides of pan. Invert cake onto plate and remove pan bottom and parchment paper. Invert cake again onto platter.
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In chilled bowl combine whipping cream, sugar, and remaining cinnamon. Beat until soft peaks form. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle almonds and crushed chipotle chile pepper. Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 553, Total Fat 40 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Monounsaturated Fat 16 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Total Sugar 39 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 7%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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