Decadent Dark Chocolate Orange Gingerbread Cake

Decadent Dark Chocolate Orange Gingerbread Cake

120 mins
medium
8 servings

A rich and flavorful gingerbread cake infused with orange zest and dark chocolate ganache. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy winter treat.

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Equipment Needed

  • 8-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Offset spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

  • 188.00 gAll-purpose flour(Ensure it's gluten-free if needed)
  • 1.00 tspKosher salt
  • 0.50 tspBaking powder
  • 0.25 tspBaking soda
  • 120.00 mlMolasses(Light molasses for a milder flavor)
  • 100.00 gDark brown sugar(Packed)
  • 113.00 gUnsalted butter(Room temperature)
  • 15.00 gFresh ginger(Finely grated)
  • 15.00 gOrange zest(Finely grated)
  • 1.00 tspGround cinnamon
  • 0.25 tspGround pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 1.00 eachLarge egg
  • 100.00 gDark chocolate(70% cacao, chopped)
  • 120.00 mlHeavy cream

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Prepare an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl. Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

5

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Melt chocolate with heated cream and salt until smooth.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Let ganache cool slightly before pouring over the cake.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

8

Spread ganache evenly over the cake, allowing some to drip down the sides.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Chill until ganache sets completely.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

10

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Estimated time: 5 minutes