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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Ben Stuckey
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This cake is the perfect holiday treat! It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.


John Benavidez
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I love this recipe! It's easy to follow and the cake always turns out moist and flavorful.


Shahid Khan D G Khan
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This cake is delicious! The gingerbread flavor is perfect and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.


Waleed Khan Waleed Khan
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Bella Rico
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for gingerbread cake.


saleemkhanbaloch saleemkhan
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I love the festive look of this cake. It's perfect for the holidays.


Rakib Hosen
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This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.


JaydenPlayz26 Games
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.


OP BADSHAH
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This cake is easy to make and always turns out delicious. It's a family favorite!


Abdulwahab Sheikh
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I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.


Jepsy Mariner
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This cake is perfect for the holidays! It's festive and delicious.


Azxvy FX
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I made this cake for my family Christmas party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


QuZ 26 Yuzzo 45
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.


krystle Force
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. The only thing I would change is to use a little less sugar in the frosting.


Akash Kashi
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.


Coz Brown
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This gingerbread cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch.


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