Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake
125 min.
10
376kcal

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Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of the holiday season with this delightful Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake. Perfectly moist and rich, this cake is a wonderful dessert that caters to both gluten-free and vegetarian diets, making it an ideal treat for everyone at your table. With a harmonious blend of quinoa, teff, and oat flours, this cake not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also provides a nutritious twist on a classic favorite.

The aromatic spices of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves fill your kitchen with an inviting fragrance as it bakes, creating a cozy atmosphere that beckons family and friends to gather around. Each slice is a perfect balance of sweetness from dark brown sugar and molasses, complemented by the subtle warmth of black pepper. This cake is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of flavors that brings joy to any occasion.

Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself to a comforting dessert, this Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake is sure to impress. With a preparation time of just over two hours, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it when you see the smiles on your loved ones’ faces. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a delicious masterpiece that everyone can enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup quinoa flour 
  • 0.8 cup teff flour 
  • 0.3 cup oat flour gluten free (make sure this is made from certified oats)
  • 0.8 cup rice flour sweet
  • 0.5 cup tapioca flour 
  • teaspoons xanthan gum 
  • 0.8 teaspoon xantham gum 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder gluten free
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened
  • 0.5 cup t brown sugar dark packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup blackstrap molasses 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • cup water hot

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9-inch pan.
  2. Place foil in pan, overlapping foil on 2 sides of pan. Butter the foil.
  3. In large bowl, sift flours.
  4. Add xanthan and guar gums, baking soda, baking powder and spices.
  5. Mix together with whisk; set aside.
  6. In large bowl, beat butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed about 5 minutes or until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time until well blended. Beat in molasses and buttermilk (dough may look curdled).
  7. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients about 1/2 cup at a time, making make sure it is incorporated before adding more.
  8. Add hot water; mix 1 minute.
  9. Spread batter in pan.
  10. Bake about 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan until just slightly warm.
  11. Remove gingerbread on foil; slide onto board for cutting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories376kcal
Protein5.58%
Fat28.54%
Carbs65.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.21
Glycemic Load
19.34
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.1617390750705%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:375.9kcal
18.8%
Fat:12.08g
18.59%
Saturated Fat:6.72g
41.98%
Carbohydrates:62.76g
20.92%
Net Carbohydrates:59.81g
21.75%
Sugar:34.51g
38.35%
Cholesterol:64.24mg
21.41%
Sodium:224.75mg
9.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.32g
10.63%
Manganese:0.84mg
41.76%
Selenium:10.35µg
14.78%
Magnesium:56.12mg
14.03%
Iron:2.41mg
13.38%
Calcium:127.57mg
12.76%
Fiber:2.94g
11.77%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.17%
Potassium:342.74mg
9.79%
Phosphorus:86.21mg
8.62%
Vitamin A:378.81IU
7.58%
Copper:0.14mg
7.01%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.93%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.16%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.55%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.05%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.64%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.35%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3.02%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.95%
Folate:7.92µg
1.98%
Vitamin K:1.51µg
1.43%