CHOCOLATE-DRIZZLED GINGERBREAD

Chocolate-Drizzled Gingerbread image

Although this gingerbread has amazing chocolate and spice flavors, it's even better with a plop of whipped cream on top. (Isn't everything?) - Preci D'Silva, Dubai

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
TOPPING:
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Chopped crystallized ginger and chocolate shavings, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then molasses, beating well after each addition. , 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., 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.