Description
Chocolate Gingerbread Cake is a delightful dessert that marries rich chocolate with warm, aromatic spices, making it the perfect treat for holiday celebrations or cozy evenings at home. Its moist texture and inviting flavors will transport you back to cherished memories of festive family gatherings. Topped with whipped cream or enjoyed plain, this cake is sure to impress your guests and become a beloved staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup dark molasses
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and sugars until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, molasses, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until fully blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about ten minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve plain or topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg