Healthy Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (Edit recipe)

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While there isn't a holiday flavor I'm not in love with - peppermint, eggnog, chai, etc. - gingerbread just always hits the spot! If you're needing some holiday inspiration that both tastes delicious and makes you FEEL good, look no further. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and warm, cozy spice to immediately put you in the holiday spirit. Plus, this recipe just happens to be made with simple, nutrient-dense ingredients that will feeling you merry from the inside out.

PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

19

Serves: 9

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, and cover with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. To a mixing bowl, add wet ingredients - coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine completely.
  3. Add the dry ingredients - almond flour, oat flour, ginger, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. Mix to create a smooth batter.
  4. Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Allow to cool COMPLETELY before adding frosting.
  5. To make frosting, add cream cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla to a bowl. Mix until smooth and combined. Chill in the fridge while cake bakes.
  6. Once cake is cooled, add frosting, and spread into a smooth layer. Sprinkle with cinnamon for a festive look if desired.
  7. Cut into 9 squares, and enjoy! Store extras in the fridge.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:208
Fat:13 g
Carbohydrates:19 g
Protein:3 g
Cholesterol:3 g
Sodium:143 mg
Fiber:0 g
Sugars:17 g
Calculated per serving.
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