3/4 cup butter or margarine
6 oz semi sweet chocolate -- broken into sm pc
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp chipotle powder
1/2 tsp cayenne powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins -- soaked overnight in
beer
1/2 cup hazelnuts -- toasted & chopped
confectioners' sugar -- for garnish
Put the butter and chocolate in a microwaveable dish
and melt them together on HIGH for a few seconds at a
time until the chocolate was melted. Stir well. Cool.
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until they start to
thicken. Add the sugars. Continue beating until the mixture
is light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture.
Lightly toast the spices in a skillet over low heat, stirring
often. DO NOT LET THEM BURN! Combine the spices and flour in a bowl with
a whisk.
Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Gently add the
raisins and hazelnuts, stirring just until combined. Don't
overmix.
Pour the mixture into a greased and floured 9" round pan.
Bake in a 350°F oven just until set 25-30 minutes. Cool
in the pan. Turn out and cut into wedges. If desired,
dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with vanilla
ice cream.