Molasses Spice Ginger Cake Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal binds ingredients and adds fiber.

Preheat oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Grease and line a 9" round cake pan with a parchment paper disk.

In a pot on low heat, mix together the butter, water, and molasses.

In another bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, and baking soda.

Once the butter is melted and the molasses is fully incorporated, remove from the heat.

Whisk in sugar and ginger.

Whisk in the eggs.

Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into this batter.

Pour the batter into the cake pan, and bake for 50 - 60 minutes or until a tester inserted into centre comes out clean.

Let cake cool in the pan on a rack for 30 minutes, then run a knife around the edge to loosen it from pan.

Invert cake out of the pan and peel off parchment paper.

Place upright on a rack and allow to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens