Description
This Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake is a moist and decadent plant-based dessert combining warm gingerbread spices with rich chocolate. Perfect for cozy occasions, it features tender crumb, balanced sweetness, and versatile festive options to delight any gathering or quiet evening indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup natural molasses
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
Add-ins
- 1 cup plant-based chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan and Preheat Oven: Lightly grease a bundt pan with plant-based butter and dust with flour to ensure easy removal. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and natural gelling agent to distribute spices and leavening evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer or spoon, cream the softened plant-based butter with brown sugar until fluffy and pale, incorporating air for a lighter texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in molasses (natural), apple cider vinegar, plant-based milk, vanilla extract (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce until smooth and combined.
- Combine and Fold in Chocolate: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated to avoid tough crumb. Gently fold in the plant-based chocolate chips for even distribution.
- Bake and Cool: Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 10-15 minutes before turning out onto cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Measure flour carefully to maintain moistness.
- Do not overmix to keep crumb tender.
- Use room temperature ingredients for even baking.
- Check doneness starting 5 minutes early to prevent overbaking.
- Cool completely before adding any glaze or frosting to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Chocolate, Bundt Cake, Plant-Based, Vegan, Spiced Cake, Holiday Dessert
