Healthy Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Coconut Oil, melted
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Molasses
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Milk, of choice
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Egg, ideally at room temperature (to help cake rise more easily)
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Almond Flour
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Oat Flour
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp1.5 tsp ground Ginger
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp ground Allspice
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp ground Nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Baking Powder
- 8 oz8 oz8 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese, dairy free optional
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, and cover with nonstick cooking spray.
- To a mixing bowl, add wet ingredients - coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine completely.
- Add the dry ingredients - almond flour, oat flour, ginger, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. Mix to create a smooth batter.
- 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.
- 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.
- Once cake is cooled, add frosting, and spread into a smooth layer. Sprinkle with cinnamon for a festive look if desired.
- Cut into 9 squares, and enjoy! Store extras in the fridge.
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Cakes Desserts Gluten Free Nightshade Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free VegetarianThis 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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