Ginger Cake

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Ginger Cake
45 min.
12
262kcal

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Ginger Cake: A Dessert Delight for Vegetarians and Dairy-Free Enthusiasts

Indulge in the warm, spicy flavors of our Ginger Cake – a delightful dairy-free and vegetarian dessert that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or simply treating yourself, this cake is both comforting and refreshing. With a moist texture achieved through the use of molasses and applesauce, and a delightful ginger kick, it's a match made in heaven for those craving a slightly spicy, yet subtly sweet ending to their meal.

Prep this delectable Ginger Cake in just 45 minutes, allowing you to spend more time enjoying its deliciousness rather than slaving away in the kitchen. This recipe serves 12, ensuring there's enough to go around, and at 262 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free pleasure.

Dive into the world of dairy-free desserts with this Ginger Cake – a versatile treat that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee, or even a fresh apple on the side. Your taste buds will thank you for this delightful culinary adventure.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apple sauce 
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup ground flaxseed 
  • 6.8 ounces flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • cup blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup water hot
  • 0.5 cup wheat germ toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute).
  3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in molasses.
  4. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  5. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl.
  6. Add flour mixture and 1 cup hot water alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Spoon batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  7. Bake 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan.
  8. Cut into 12 squares; sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with apple, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories262kcal
Protein7.52%
Fat22.22%
Carbs70.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.84
Glycemic Load
23.89
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.003912886848%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.55mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:261.95kcal
13.1%
Fat:6.64g
10.22%
Saturated Fat:0.79g
4.95%
Carbohydrates:47.25g
15.75%
Net Carbohydrates:44.17g
16.06%
Sugar:30.43g
33.81%
Cholesterol:31mg
10.33%
Sodium:257.5mg
11.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.06g
10.12%
Manganese:1.44mg
71.95%
Magnesium:111mg
27.75%
Selenium:18.59µg
26.55%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.82%
Iron:2.95mg
16.41%
Potassium:545.53mg
15.59%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.34%
Copper:0.29mg
14.64%
Folate:52.71µg
13.18%
Phosphorus:126.36mg
12.64%
Fiber:3.08g
12.32%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.24%
Vitamin B3:1.76mg
8.8%
Calcium:86.07mg
8.61%
Zinc:1.19mg
7.94%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
6.02%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.68%
Vitamin K:2.22µg
2.11%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.24%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes