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Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake

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This Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake is a rich, spiced holiday dessert that blends classic gingerbread flavor with deep chocolate notes. Moist, beautifully shaped, and perfect for glazing or dusting, it’s a festive showstopper ideal for cozy winter nights and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¾ cup molasses (unsulphured)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup hot water or brewed coffee
  • Optional: powdered sugar, chocolate glaze, or vanilla icing for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan thoroughly and dust with flour or cocoa powder.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry.
  6. Stir in hot water or coffee to loosen batter. Mix gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan.
  8. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Finish with powdered sugar, chocolate glaze, or vanilla icing if desired.

Notes

  • Add chocolate chips or crystallized ginger for extra flavor and texture.
  • Use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option.
  • Top with glaze, ganache, or powdered sugar for a festive finish.
  • Convert into cupcakes—bake for 18–22 minutes instead.
  • Avoid blackstrap molasses, as it may overpower the flavor.

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