Description
Enjoy a rich and moist Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake that blends warm spices with luscious chocolate for a perfect dessert suited to cozy gatherings and festive occasions. This cake harmonizes the comforting flavors of gingerbread with smooth chocolate chips, creating a tender and flavorful centerpiece that delights every palate.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup pure cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (natural)
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (plant-based)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves or nutmeg
- ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins
- Maple syrup (natural) to replace some sweetener as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Bundt Pan: Grease the bundt pan thoroughly with vegetable oil and lightly dust it with cocoa powder to prevent sticking and ensure clean release.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and natural gelling agent. Stir well to combine evenly.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, vegetable oil, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural) until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined to maintain a fluffy batter. If using, fold in dark chocolate chips (plant-based) here along with any optional nuts, spices, or dried fruits.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy plain or with garnishes such as powdered sugar (natural), caramel syrup (natural), or plant-based cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
- Fold gently to avoid overmixing that may cause toughness.
- Check oven temperature to ensure even baking.
- Allow proper cooling for clean slices and full flavor development.
- Customize spices and add-ins according to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Gingerbread cake, Chocolate bundt cake, Vegan bundt cake, Spiced cake, Festive dessert, Plant-based dessert
