Description
Warm up your kitchen with this delightful Tasty Vegan Gingerbread Cake. Infused with fragrant spices and rich molasses, this cake is perfect for the holiday season or any gathering. Its moist, fluffy texture and balanced sweetness make it a favorite among vegans and non-vegans alike. Serve it warm with a dollop of vegan whipped cream or fresh fruit for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup dark molasses
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond or oat)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the molasses, plant-based milk, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg