This delicious Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Boozy Mangoes is the perfect treat for the holiday season. Combining the warm, spicy flavours of gingerbread with the sweet, succulent taste of mangoes soaked in a boozy syrup, this dessert is sure to be a hit. Follow the steps below to create this festive cake.
Ingredients:
For the Gingerbread Bundt Cake:
- 190g spelt flour
- 190g plain flour
- 2 teaspoons mixed spice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 125ml milk
- 3 eggs
- 125g butter, melted
- 200g molasses
- 150g brown sugar
- A little bit of water
For the Boozy Mangoes:
- 2/3 cup masala (or dark rum)
- 100g brown sugar
- Fresh mango slices
For the Gingerbread Bundt Cake:
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- Melt the butter, molasses, brown sugar, and a little bit of water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once melted, allow the mixture to cool in the refrigerator.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spelt flour, plain flour, mixed spice, and baking powder.
- Add the grated fresh ginger to the flour mixture.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Once the melted mixture has cooled, whisk in three eggs and 125ml of milk.
- Gradually sprinkle in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Prepare the Bundt Pan:
- Spray a bundt pan with canola oil and dust it lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Bake the cake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
For the Boozy Mangoes:
Prepare the Syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine the masala (or dark rum) with the brown sugar.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to reduce and becomes slightly syrupy.
Add the Mangoes:
- Add the fresh mango slices to the syrup and continue to cook until the syrup thickens further and coats the mangoes.
To Assemble:
Cool the Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before turning it out onto a serving plate.
Dress the Cake:
- Arrange the boozy mango slices over the top of the cake.
- Drizzle the remaining syrup over the cake for extra flavour.
Enjoy this delightful Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Boozy Mangoes as a centrepiece for your holiday gatherings. Its rich, spicy flavours combined with the sweetness of the mangoes will leave your guests wanting more!
