CHOCOLATE COVERED GINGERBREAD CAKE

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This recipes takes the homey gingerbread to a new level that will impress your family and friends. I especially like to serve it for the holidays. -Julie Ferron

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup warm water
GLAZE:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, molasses, eggs and gingerroot. Combine the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cloves; add to the molasses mixture alternately with water, beating just until combined. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, butter and corn syrup; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Let stand until cool but still pourable, about 20 minutes. , Place a baking sheet underneath the wire rack. Reserve 1/2 cup glaze. Pour remaining glaze over cake; spreading with spatula cover top and sides. Chill cake and reserved glaze until glaze is just firm enough to pipe, about 1 hour., Pipe reserved glaze in a decorative pattern over cake. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. ,

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Troy Bergsen
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly delicious, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Sufiya Begum
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This cake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of gingerbread and chocolate. The cake was also very easy to make, and it turned out beautifully.


Tasnim
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This cake was amazing! The gingerbread flavor was perfect, and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. I loved the addition of the candied ginger, which added a bit of extra sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


shayed Mal
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This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would have preferred it if the cake had been a bit more moist. The chocolate ganache was also a bit too sweet for my taste.


Pinky
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This cake was delicious! The gingerbread flavor was perfect, and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. I loved the addition of the candied ginger, which added a bit of extra sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Candy Tota
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I made this cake for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of gingerbread and chocolate. The cake was also very easy to make, and it turned out beautifully.


Todd Hopkins
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The gingerbread flavor was very strong, and the chocolate ganache was very rich. I think I would have preferred it if the cake had been a bit less sweet, but overall it was a goo


katheryne molina
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly delicious, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Martha Heart
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This cake was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of gingerbread and chocolate. The cake was also very easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.


Nour Eldien Elabd
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of gingerbread and chocolate is amazing, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I also loved the candied ginger, which added a nice touch of sweetness and cr


mide ninja
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This gingerbread bundt cake was a delightful treat! The cake itself was moist and fluffy, with a perfectly balanced gingerbread flavor. The chocolate ganache was rich and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the cake. I also loved the addition of the


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