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Gingerbread Chocolate Bundt Cake Christmas Wreath

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Gingerbread chocolate Bundt cake shaped like a Christmas wreath is a festive, spiced, and rich dessert that combines molasses warmth with deep chocolate flavor. Decorated to resemble a holiday wreath, it’s a showstopping centerpiece perfect for Christmas gatherings.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee
  • Optional for decoration: powdered sugar glaze or melted white chocolate, sugared cranberries, rosemary sprigs, edible glitter or holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  4. Add molasses and vanilla, then mix in the buttermilk.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with hot water or coffee, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, drizzle with glaze or melted chocolate and decorate as a Christmas wreath.

Notes

  • Add mini chocolate chips for more richness.
  • Include orange zest for a citrus twist.
  • Use plant-based substitutes for a dairy-free version.
  • Try cream cheese frosting instead of glaze for a tangy variation.
  • Ensure cake is completely cooled before decorating to prevent sliding.

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