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 round cake pan
  • Double Boiler or Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

  • 188.00 gAll-purpose flour(Ensure it's gluten-free if needed)
  • 1.00 tspBaking powder
  • 0.25 tspBaking soda
  • 1.00 tspKosher salt(Diamond Crystal or Morton)
  • 0.50 cupMolasses (light)
  • 0.50 cupWater
  • 100.00 gDark brown sugar(Packed)
  • 0.50 cupUnsalted butter(Room temperature)
  • 1.00 TbspGinger (fresh)(Finely grated, about 3" piece)
  • 1.00 TbspOrange zest(Finely grated, from 1 medium orange)
  • 1.00 tspGround cinnamon
  • 0.25 tspFreshly ground pepper
  • 1.00 eachLarge egg
  • 113.00 gDark chocolate (70%)(Chopped)
  • 0.50 cupHeavy cream
  • 0.25 tspKosher salt(Diamond Crystal or Morton)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in a bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

In a separate bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, ginger, orange zest, cinnamon, and pepper until light and fluffy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Beat in the egg until combined.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with molasses and water, mixing until just combined.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

7

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

8

Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream and salt in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Pour ganache over the cooled cake and spread evenly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Let the ganache set completely before serving.

Estimated time: 30 minutes