Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Cake

Health score
1%
Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Cake
105 min.
16
365kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Cake, a perfect dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a celebration of the rich spices that define the holiday season. Imagine the aroma of freshly ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this scrumptious dessert.

With a moist and tender crumb, this cake is elevated by the addition of chocolate chips, creating a harmonious balance between the spiciness of gingerbread and the sweetness of chocolate. Each bite offers a delightful contrast, making it an irresistible choice for gatherings, family dinners, or simply a cozy night in.

Not only is this cake a feast for the senses, but it also serves as a canvas for creativity. Top it with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a creamy richness, and finish it off with a sprinkle of miniature chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, ensuring that you’ll impress your friends and family with minimal effort.

Ready in just 105 minutes and serving up to 16 people, this Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Cake is the perfect dessert to share. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a memorable treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 cups flour 
  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom whole (seeds from 4 pods)
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg fresh grated ( nutmeg)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black finely
  • cloves ground cloves whole
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons ginger grated
  • 0.5 cup blackstrap molasses 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  • 0.8 cup chocolate chopped
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.3 cups powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons chocolate chips miniature

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper; grease paper well (especially the corners).
  2. Grind spices if using whole. In small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, pepper and cloves; set aside.
  3. In bowl of stand electric mixer or in large bowl with hand-held electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter until creamy.
  4. Add brown sugar and grated gingerroot; beat about 3 minutes or until light and creamy. Scrape side and bottom of bowl; beat in molasses. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until completely combined and scraping bowl after each addition. (Batter may look curdled at this point, but that is okay.)
  5. Gently fold in half of the flour mixture; fold in milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Fold in remaining flour mixture until completely combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Scrape batter into pan; smooth top.
  6. Bake in center of oven 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  7. To make Frosting, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until combined and slightly fluffy.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled cake.
  9. Sprinkle with miniature chocolate chips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories365kcal
Protein4.51%
Fat42.92%
Carbs52.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.85
Glycemic Load
15.57
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.4286956411341%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:364.51kcal
18.23%
Fat:17.77g
27.33%
Saturated Fat:10.62g
66.38%
Carbohydrates:48.96g
16.32%
Net Carbohydrates:47.77g
17.37%
Sugar:33.55g
37.28%
Cholesterol:58.85mg
19.62%
Sodium:143.16mg
6.22%
Alcohol:0.26g
100%
Alcohol %:0.33%
100%
Caffeine:5.41mg
1.8%
Protein:4.2g
8.41%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.98%
Selenium:11.5µg
16.43%
Magnesium:44.38mg
11.09%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.73%
Iron:1.88mg
10.43%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.35%
Vitamin A:503.64IU
10.07%
Folate:36.92µg
9.23%
Calcium:91.28mg
9.13%
Phosphorus:80.42mg
8.04%
Potassium:261.22mg
7.46%
Copper:0.14mg
7.17%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.3%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.6%
Fiber:1.19g
4.75%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.91%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.23%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.23%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.36%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.32%
Vitamin K:2.06µg
1.96%