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Chocolate Gingerbread Mini Cakes

Chocolate Gingerbread Mini Cakes for a Cozy Festive Treat

Delight in these Chocolate Gingerbread Mini Cakes, combining rich chocolate and zesty gingerbread in a vegan, gluten-free treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Buckwheat Flour Provides structure; substitute with another gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 cup Brown Rice Flour Adds a mild flavor; can be swapped with a gluten-free all-purpose flour.
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour Helps bind ingredients for a tender texture; use arrowroot flour as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder For depth of chocolate flavor; ensure it’s unsweetened.
  • 1/2 cup Ground Sunflower Seeds Used instead of traditional nuts for allergen-friendly baking; almond flour is a suitable replacement if nuts are permitted.
  • 3/4 cup Rapadura Sugar A less refined sugar for sweetness and moisture; coconut sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 3/4 cup Oat Cream For ganache consistency; can be replaced with coconut cream or any other vegan cream of similar texture.
  • 100 g Vegan Chocolate The base for ganache; choose a high-quality dark chocolate for best results.
For the Decoration
  • Fresh Cranberries and Rosemary For a festive touch; sugared cranberries can also add sparkle to your presentation.

Equipment

  • 25 x 35 cm Swiss roll tray
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Small saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 25 x 35 cm Swiss roll tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the buckwheat flour, brown rice flour, cocoa powder, tapioca flour, and ground sunflower seeds. Whisk them together until well incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oat cream, rapadura sugar, and melted vegan chocolate until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, combining until just blended.
  5. Pour the prepared batter into the lined tray and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Remove the tray from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. In a small saucepan, warm the oat cream, then pour it over chopped vegan chocolate, stirring until smooth for ganache.
  8. Once cooled, cut the gingerbread cake into 2-inch rounds and layer with ganache between each cake.
  9. Top each mini cake with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 5mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Chill ganache overnight for best results. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly first to avoid clumps. Always use parchment paper for easy removal of cakes.

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