Spicy Double Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Spicy Double Dark Chocolate Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a regular cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda into a small bowl. Add the pudding mix, wheat germ, pepper and salt to the flour mixture and set the bowl aside.
  3. In a bowl of an electric stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the sugar and shortening together, until the mixture is fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and then slowly add the eggs, one egg at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla extract.
  4. While adding the eggs, put 2 3/4 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat once the water boils. Put the cocoa powder in a medium bowl and pour the boiling water over, whisking until smooth.
  5. Turn off the mixer and add the liquid cocoa to the batter. Let the mixture come together then add the dry ingredients to the batter. Remove the bowl from the electric mixer and scrape the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
  6. Fill the prepared liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
  7. To assemble: Fill the center of the cupcakes with the Cherry Filling and top with the Pistachio Mascarpone Frosting.
  8. This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
  9. Cherry Filling:
  10. Mix the cherries and cognac together in a bowl and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  11. Pistachio Mascarpone Frosting:
  12. Cream the cheese with the compound and extract (don't over mix). Add the powdered sugar to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 894.28 Kcal (3744 kJ)
Calories from fat 420.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.69g 72%
Cholesterol 125.74mg 42%
Sodium 717.91mg 30%
Potassium 782.01mg 17%
Total Carbs 111.41g 37%
Sugars 60.71g 243%
Dietary Fiber 8.31g 33%
Protein 13.72g 27%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 137.2mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 383.58 Kcal (1606 kJ)
Calories from fat 180.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.02g 72%
Cholesterol 53.93mg 42%
Sodium 307.93mg 30%
Potassium 335.42mg 17%
Total Carbs 47.79g 37%
Sugars 26.04g 243%
Dietary Fiber 3.57g 33%
Protein 5.88g 27%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Iron 2mg 26%
Calcium 58.8mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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