Chocolate-Drizzled Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Drizzled Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup molasses; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup water; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; Chopped crystallized ginger and chocolate shavings, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup water
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Chopped crystallized ginger and chocolate shavings, optional

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then molasses, beating well after each addition.
2
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, ground ginger, salt and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
3
Pour half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with half of the melted chocolate. Top with remaining batter and chocolate. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4
For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and ginger; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with cake. If desired, sprinkle with crystallized ginger and chocolate shavings.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Drizzled Gingerbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Drizzled Gingerbread

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