Frosted Chili Cakes | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Chili Cake:
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot strong coffee
• 2 tablespoons honey
• For the Cooling Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
• Pinch of salt
• For Garnish:
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for dusting
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon for dusting
• 12 small dried chili peppers (optional, for decoration)
• Dark chocolate shavings
• Candied orange peel