Applesauce Ginger Cake with Maple Glaze

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Applesauce Ginger Cake with Maple Glaze
55 min.
9
238kcal

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Indulge your senses with our delightful Applesauce Ginger Cake with Maple Glaze, a perfect dessert that brings together the warm, comforting flavors of ginger and the natural sweetness of applesauce. This cake is not only a treat for your taste buds but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free. With just 55 minutes of preparation time, you can create a scrumptious dessert that serves nine, making it ideal for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.

The combination of crystallized ginger and ginger powder infuses the cake with a zesty kick, while the applesauce keeps it moist and tender. The addition of cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic touch that will fill your kitchen with an inviting scent as it bakes. Topped with a luscious maple glaze, this cake is a showstopper that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a sweet moment, this Applesauce Ginger Cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a cake that’s not only delicious but also wholesome and satisfying!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • 0.8 ounce candied ginger chopped (candied)
  • 1.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup ground ginger 
  • cups pastry flour whole wheat white
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 2.3 cups apple sauce unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients together; then add the applesauce, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined but don’t over-stir.
  2. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45-60 minutes. Test by inserting a toothpick into the center; it’s done when the toothpick comes out perfectly clean.
  3. Combine the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and generous pinch of powdered ginger in a small saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool and thicken. (You can put the pan in a bowl of cold water to speed up cooling.) When the glaze has thickened but is still pourable, drizzle it over the cake.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with strips of candied ginger, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories238kcal
Protein6.78%
Fat3.93%
Carbs89.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.34
Glycemic Load
15.52
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
11.033913081107%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.42mg
Epicatechin
3.3mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:237.87kcal
11.89%
Fat:1.1g
1.69%
Saturated Fat:0.3g
1.88%
Carbohydrates:56.1g
18.7%
Net Carbohydrates:51.53g
18.74%
Sugar:30.14g
33.49%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:376.74mg
16.38%
Alcohol:0.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.16%
100%
Protein:4.26g
8.52%
Manganese:3.42mg
171.08%
Selenium:20.68µg
29.55%
Fiber:4.57g
18.28%
Iron:2.49mg
13.86%
Magnesium:53.39mg
13.35%
Phosphorus:110.2mg
11.02%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.23%
Vitamin B3:2.04mg
10.21%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.46%
Copper:0.16mg
8.1%
Potassium:236.44mg
6.76%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.46%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.65%
Folate:14.8µg
3.7%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.21%
Calcium:20.96mg
2.1%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.95%
Vitamin C:1.31mg
1.58%