Chocolate gingerbread cake
Chocolate gingerbread cake is a delicious dessert that combines the rich, deep flavors of chocolate with the warm, spicy notes of gingerbread. It's a decadent treat that's perfect for the holiday season or any time you're craving something sweet and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1/4 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water
- powdered sugar melted chocolate or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and eggs to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until well combined.
- Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly in 9 inch square baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream, melted chocolate before serving.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 52g (17%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 73mg (24%)Sodium: 241mg (10%)Potassium: 477mg (14%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 30g (33%)Vitamin A: 440IU (9%)Vitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 125mg (13%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
