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Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake

Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake: Your Festive Holiday Delight

Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake combines rich chocolate and festive gingerbread flavors, making it a perfect holiday dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Feel free to substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can offer a richer flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Ensure it's unsweetened.
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Lebkuchen Spice Pumpkin pie spice can work in a pinch.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Eggs Use flaxseed meal as an egg substitute for vegan option.
  • 2/3 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with yogurt/milk mixed with vinegar.
  • 1/3 cup Sour Cream Swap with Greek yogurt if needed.
  • 1/3 cup Sunflower Oil Feel free to switch to any neutral-flavored oil.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Fresh-Brewed Coffee Can substitute with hot water.
  • 3.5 oz Ritter Sport Lebkuchen, chopped Can replace with any chocolate that has spiced notes.
  • 7 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Choose ≥60% cocoa for a rich finish.
  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil Can also use unsalted butter.
  • Fresh Cranberries/Raspberries For decoration.
  • Fresh Rosemary For decoration.

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • stand mixer
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a bundt pan with butter or cooking spray and dust it with cocoa powder.
  2. Brew one cup of fresh coffee and let it cool slightly. Chop the Ritter Sport Lebkuchen.
  3. In a stand mixer, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, lebkuchen spice, and salt for 30 seconds.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, sunflower oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while mixing on low. Slowly pour in the warm coffee until fully incorporated.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped gingerbread chocolate into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Start checking at 45 minutes.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes then remove it carefully.
  9. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle the chocolate glaze over the cake and decorate with fresh cranberries and rosemary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to cool the coffee before adding to the batter and avoid overmixing for best results.

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