BOCA NEGRA CHOCOLATE CHIPOTLE CAKES

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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Pepper     Dessert     Bake     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus additional for greasing ramekins
1 cup sugar plus additional for dusting
6 medium dried chipotle chiles* (1 ounce)
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
10 oz Valrhona semisweet chocolate (56%) or fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
4 large eggs
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Special equipment: 8 (4-oz) ramekins
Accompaniments: sweet tomatillo sauce ; vanilla custard sauce

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F. Butter ramekins and dust with sugar, knocking out excess.
  • Toast chiles in a dry heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard stems, seeds, and ribs, then soak chiles in hot water to cover until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Purée chiles in a mini food processor or a blender, adding 2 to 3 tablespoons soaking liquid as needed to form a paste. Force paste through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and discard solids. Set aside 1 1/2 tablespoons chile paste and freeze remainder for another use.
  • Bring juice and 1 cup sugar to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour hot syrup over chocolate in a large bowl, stirring until chocolate is melted. Add butter and stir until melted.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, whisking after each addition, then stir in chile paste, flour, and salt. Divide among ramekins and bake in hot water bath , uncovered, until just firm and top is starting to crust, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer ramekins with tongs to a work surface and let stand 2 minutes.
  • Unmold warm cakes directly onto dessert plates (they will be difficult to move once they adhere).
  • *Available at Mexican markets, many supermarkets, and Chile Today-Hot Tamale (800-468-7377).

Md Refit
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Overall, these chocolate chipotle cakes were a success! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a unique and delicious dessert.


SHIHAB VAI IS BACK
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These cakes were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Android Boss Imran
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I love the combination of chocolate and chipotle in these cakes. They're moist and fluffy, and the perfect treat for any occasion.


Abel Shina
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These were easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Christina Seybert
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate and chipotle together, but these cakes were surprisingly good.


NAHYABINGI ThombuprinceGadah
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I made these cakes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Mehar Waqas
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These cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Dhiraj Rajak
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I love chocolate chipotle anything, so I had to try these cakes. They did not disappoint! The chocolate and chipotle flavors were perfectly balanced.


faiza meher
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used dark chocolate chips and they were perfect.


anastasia ivanova
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I was a bit skeptical about the chocolate chipotle combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cakes were delicious and the chipotle added a nice smoky flavor.


Terryanne Koae
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These chocolate chipotle cakes were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and chipotle was unique and delicious, and the cakes were moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.