Vegan and Gluten-Free Ginger Cake

Vegan and Gluten-Free Ginger Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups gluten‑free all‑purpose flour (golden or a blend)
• 1 cup organic cane sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup neutral oil (coconut or sunflower) + 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 cup almond milk (or oat milk)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp gluten‑free baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9‑x‑5‑inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: applesauce, oil, lemon juice, almond milk and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir just until combined; the batter should be a little lumpy.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Health Tip: Using applesauce cuts fat while keeping moisture, and fresh ginger adds a zesty kick plus digestive‑friendly antioxidants. This gluten‑free, plant‑based cake supports gut health and gives you