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Gingerbread bundt cake

17/11/2023

The Gingerbread Bundt Cake is a dessert of Northern European origin that is often associated with the Christmas period. I propose a version with an Italian twist, perhaps incorporating some toasted almonds to add crunchiness and flavor, since almonds and spiced desserts combine very well.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of all-purpose flour
  • 120 g of almond flour (or finely chopped toasted almonds)
  • 200 g of brown sugar
  • 120 g of butter at room temperature
  • 240 ml of molasses or honeydew honey
  • 240 ml of milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • A pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter and flour a bundt cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir the molasses or honey into the butter and egg mixture.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well incorporated, but do not overmix the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt cake pan and level it with a spatula.
  7. Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert the cake to cool completely.
  9. Before serving, dust with sieved powdered sugar.

Curiosity

The Gingerbread Bundt Cake is a variant of the traditional gingerbread, which is usually prepared in the form of cookies or gingerbread houses. The bundt cake’s donut shape is an American invention, but the dessert has gained popularity in various countries.

If you don’t have almond flour or toasted almonds, you might omit them or substitute them with another nut flour of your preference. Molasses gives a rich and deep flavor, but if it’s hard to find, honeydew honey is a good substitute.

Enjoy your cooking time and buon appetito!