Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake: A Festive Christmas Wreath Delight
Enjoy the delightful combination of gingerbread and chocolate this holiday season with a beautiful wreath-shaped bundt cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Decorate with icing or powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake, Christmas Wreath, Holiday Baking, Festive Desserts