Old Fashioned Traditional molasses Gingerbread cake

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds the ingredients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the molasses and mix until combined.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, whisk powdered sugar with water to make a glaze and drizzle over the cake.

Optionally, garnish with fresh ginger slices before serving.

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