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Vegan Gingerbread Cake

Unbelievably Moist Vegan Gingerbread Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Sophie Collins
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A delicious and moist vegan gingerbread cake perfect for the holidays.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine oil, sugar, molasses, hot water, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use dark molasses.
  • You can add vegan cream cheese frosting after the cake has cooled.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg