1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
For the glaze:
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
For the glaze:
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
Sift together flour and yeast
Add grated ginger
Beat butter with brown sugar until creamy
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
Add flour and mix carefully
Pour into an ungreased 9-inch tube pan or Bundt pan
Bake in a preheated moderate oven (170°F) for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
For the glaze, combine all ingredients in a saucepan
Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to simmer
Remove from heat and stir with a wooden spoon until smooth and thickened
Pour warm glaze over the cake while it's still in the pan
Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Serves 5-6 people.