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