Chocolate-Covered Gingerbread Cake

Health score
2%
Chocolate-Covered Gingerbread Cake
45 min.
12
358kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Chocolate-Covered Gingerbread Cake, a perfect dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart. This cake is not just a treat; it's an experience that combines the rich, spicy notes of gingerbread with the smooth, decadent allure of chocolate. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this scrumptious dessert for any occasion, whether it's a festive gathering or a cozy family dinner.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread wafting through your kitchen, as the warm spices of cinnamon and cloves mingle with the sweetness of molasses and crystallized ginger. Each bite of this cake is a celebration of texture and flavor, with a moist crumb that melts in your mouth, perfectly complemented by a glossy chocolate glaze that adds a touch of elegance.

Not only is this cake a feast for the senses, but it also serves 12, making it an ideal choice for sharing with friends and loved ones. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dessert without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with a dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups all purpose flour 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • tablespoons plus light
  • 0.3 cup crystallized ginger chopped
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon ginger fresh grated peeled
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • 0.3 cup mild-flavored molasses light ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup warm water 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9-inch square metal baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper. Butter parchment.
  2. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
  3. Mix warm water and baking soda in small bowl until baking soda dissolves. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, molasses, eggs, and fresh ginger in large bowl until well blended.
  4. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with water mixture in 2 additions, beating until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  6. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on rack 20 minutes. Run knife around edge of cake to loosen. Invert cake onto rack; cool. Peel off parchment.
  7. Bring first 3 ingredients to simmer in medium saucepan.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Add chocolate and vanilla; stir until smooth.
  10. Let stand until cool but still pourable, about 20 minutes.
  11. Place cake on rack set atop baking sheet. Reserve 1/2 cup glaze.
  12. Pour remaining glaze over cake, spreading with spatula to coat top and sides. Chill cake and reserved glaze until reserved glaze is just firm enough to pipe, about 1 hour.
  13. Transfer reserved glaze to pastry bag fitted with 1/4-inch plain tip. Pipe 5 diagonal lines atop cake, spacing evenly. Cluster crystallized ginger atop lines. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories358kcal
Protein4.97%
Fat39.12%
Carbs55.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.83
Glycemic Load
13.78
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.9139130786061%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:357.71kcal
17.89%
Fat:15.67g
24.11%
Saturated Fat:9.18g
57.35%
Carbohydrates:50.4g
16.8%
Net Carbohydrates:48.23g
17.54%
Sugar:32.73g
36.37%
Cholesterol:53.51mg
17.84%
Sodium:158.01mg
6.87%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Caffeine:16.25mg
5.42%
Protein:4.48g
8.96%
Manganese:0.7mg
34.84%
Selenium:12.73µg
18.18%
Copper:0.33mg
16.46%
Magnesium:64.49mg
16.12%
Iron:2.86mg
15.9%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.74%
Phosphorus:103.9mg
10.39%
Folate:38.08µg
9.52%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.36%
Potassium:312.25mg
8.92%
Fiber:2.17g
8.66%
Calcium:80.53mg
8.05%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.96%
Vitamin A:319.07IU
6.38%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.55%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.21%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.92%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.8%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.64%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.2%
Vitamin K:2.2µg
2.1%
Source:Epicurious