Chocolate Gingerbread 1974 Recipe

Name: Chocolate Gingerbread 1974
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; ½ cup lyles golden syrup or ½ cup honey or ½ cup corn syrup; ½ cup canola oil; 4 tablespoons room temperature butter; 2 ½ cups unbleached flour, sift before measuring; ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 inch peeled and grated fresh ginger; 1 cup fresh buttermilk, room temperature; ⅔ cup semisweet mini chocolate chips

Servings: persons

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
½ cup lyles golden syrup or ½ cup honey or ½ cup corn syrup
½ cup canola oil
4 tablespoons room temperature butter
2 ½ cups unbleached flour, sift before measuring
⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 inch peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 cup fresh buttermilk, room temperature
⅔ cup semisweet mini chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Lightly grease sides and bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
3
Also line the bottom of pan with parchment paper.
4
Melt the 3 ounces chocolate with the syrup, oil, and butter in a double boiler, over simmering water.
5
Stir until melted and smooth.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Stir again well.
8
In a large bowl, whisk the measured flour, brown sugar,soda, powder, spices, and salt well.
9
In a small bowl beat the eggs until foamy, add vanilla and grated ginger and buttermilk.
10
Make a well in the centre of dry flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk mixture.
11
Stir with wooden spoon to combine well.
12
Beat in the chocolate mixture with wooden spoon or electric mixer.
13
Stir in the mini chocoalte chips.
14
Pour into prepared lined pan.
15
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until tester comes away clean.
16
Let cool in pan for ten minutes or so, and then remove cake from pan.
17
Dust with sifted powdered icing sugar before serving.
18
This is good fresh same day, and warm, or mellow for a day before serving.
19
Wraped in saran this will keep for one week.

1648

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, ½ cup lyles golden syrup or ½ cup honey or ½ cup corn syrup, ½ cup canola oil, 4 tablespoons room temperature butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Gingerbread 1974 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Gingerbread 1974

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