Chocolate Ginger Cake

Chocolate and ginger are a flavor bomb. Deep cocoa meets spicy freshness. A dense, brownie-like texture where flour is secondary to butter and chocolate.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 490 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 8-9 inch Pan
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Soy

Instructions

1

Preheat 350°F (180°C). Grease pan and dust with cocoa.

Tip: No white flour spots.
2

Melt butter and chocolate. Add ginger. Cool.

Tip: Infuses flavor.
3

Whip eggs and sugar until pale.

Tip: Adds volume.
4

Mix in chocolate mix.

Tip: Don't cook eggs.
5

Sift in dry ingredients, add milk. Mix.

Tip: Don't overwork.
6

Bake 40-45 mins. Test.

Tip: Can remain moist.
7

Cool, dust with sugar.

Tip: Balances spice.

Recipe FAQ

Powdered ginger?
Yes, use 1-2 tsp.
Cracked top?
Normal for dense cakes.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Dark Chocolate
  • 1 1/3 sticks Butter
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar