CHOCOLATE-GINGER CAKE WITH BOURBON SAUCE

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Categories     Cake     Candy     Sauce     Bourbon     Chocolate     Ginger     Bake

Yield Makes one 9-inch bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bourbon Sauce (recipe follows)
Bourbon Sauce
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 large egg yolks
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup good-quality bourbon
(makes 1 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter a 9-inch Bundt pan. Dust with cocoa powder, and tap out excess; set aside. Put the butter, molasses, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, milk, and grated ginger to the molasses mixture; whisk to combine. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon into a medium bowl.
  • Gently fold the flour mixture into the molasses mixture until just combined. (There should be lumps remaining.) Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Invert the cake, and unmold onto a cake stand or a large serving platter. Using a spoon, drizzle the warm bourbon sauce over the cake in a back-and-forth motion. Serve immediately.
  • Bourbon Sauce
  • Put the butter, egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla, and bourbon in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture registers 160°F on a candy thermometer, about 7 minutes.

Fetineiai Tautai
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This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Saber_ Elh
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The ginger and bourbon sauce really balance out the sweetness of the chocolate.


gamerkid101 m
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and decadent cake that will impress your friends and family.


vamp
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of chocolate and ginger, and it's always turned out great.


Bl___1_ b_y8
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just a simple dessert for my family.


Wena Gregorio
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I've never made a cake with bourbon sauce before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and it really takes the cake to the next level.


Ebrahim Islam
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


R E A N D _F F
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The bourbon sauce is the perfect finishing touch for this cake. It adds a boozy flavor that really complements the chocolate and ginger.


Naseer Bablu
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I love the combination of chocolate and ginger in this cake. It's so unique and delicious.


Eric Bimpong
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


MasterG inkscapetown
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


HUSEYIN KARPUZ
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This chocolate ginger cake was a hit with my friends and family. It was moist, flavorful, and the bourbon sauce was the perfect complement.