Chocolate Chilli Cake with a Chocolate, Lime & Sea Salt Ganache (V)

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175g unsalted butter, or vegan butter, cubed

3 Free Range eggs or vegan egg replacement

175g self raising flour

1 flat tsp baking powder

175g caster sugar or soft light brown sugar

75ml strong espresso coffee

50g dark chocolate powder, (I use Green & Blacks) for its bitter taste.

¼ tsp dried red chilli flakes, extra for sprinkling

1 lime, zest only

Pinch of sea salt flakes

75g dark chocolate nibs

subheading: Lime, Chilli & Sea Salt Ganache:

½ lime, zest only

Pinch mild chilli powder

125g dark chocolate, or vegan chocolate finely chopped

100g double cream or vegan alternative

Pinch of sea salt, extra for decoration

Directions at incabella.com

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