CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD TOFFEE CAKE WITH GINGER WHIPPED CREAM
This cake literally stands above the rest-it is exactly what you need for a special-occasion dessert. With notes of ginger coming though in both the frosting and cake, it is absolutely delicious and worth the extra steps involved. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- In a small heavy saucepan, heat cream and ginger until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from the heat; let cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chocolate and the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, allspice and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., In a small bowl, combine the hot water and molasses; beat into batter. Transfer to 3 greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans., Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, for ganache, place chocolate and salt in a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water; cook and stir until melted, 2-3 minutes. Stir in condensed milk until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted., Cool, stirring occasionally, to room temperature or until ganache reaches a spreading consistency, about 45 minutes. Add cream; beat chocolate mixture until smooth, 2-3 minutes., Strain ginger-cream mixture into a large bowl, discarding ginger slices. Beat until cream begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form., To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half the ganache. Sprinkle with half the toffee bits. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining cake layer; spread ginger whipped cream over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Fat 42g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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Crowned Melody
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves gingerbread and chocolate.
Osman Ali
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and moist.
lolo bina
[email protected]I love the festive look of this cake. It's perfect for Christmas or any other holiday party.
liz hood
[email protected]This cake is very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover gingerbread cookies.
Shedrack Sunday
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the toffee sauce to set properly, but the cake was still delicious.
Shane Barsati
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend cutting the sugar in the recipe by about 1/4 cup.
F4R MOTORSPORT
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this cake is really good. The chocolate and toffee flavors balance out the gingerbread nicely.
Hossen Emon
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Sarah Sullivan
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and gingerbread in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.
Alee Khan
[email protected]This cake is very dense and rich. A little goes a long way.
Milon Saha
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
Hsuehh Yehehheur
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
as tusherer
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the ginger whipped cream, but the cake itself is delicious.
HECTOR OROZCO
[email protected]The toffee sauce is the perfect addition to this cake. It adds a lovely sweetness and crunch.
Abdulrahman Umaru Abdulrahman
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so rich and flavorful, and it's sure to be a hit at your next party.
Tristan Baltodano
[email protected]I made this cake for my family Christmas party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Arshad Mehmood675
[email protected]This cake is perfect for the holidays. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Please Don't Lock
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this cake changed my mind. It was so delicious and not too spicy.
Fane Benogo
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the ginger whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch.