Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup applesauce; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 eggs; 1 cup molasses; 1 ½ cups flour; ½ cup flax seed meal; ½ cup toasted wheat germ; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 12-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 12-1 teaspoon ground cloves; 12-1 teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup hot water; cooking spray; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional); apple, slices (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 eggs
1 cup molasses
1 ½ cups flour
½ cup flax seed meal
½ cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking soda
12-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12-1 teaspoon ground cloves
12-1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
cooking spray
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
apple, slices (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute).
3
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Stir in molasses.
5
Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl.
6
Add flour mixture and 1 cup hot water alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
7
Spoon batter into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
8
Bake 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Cool in pan.
10
Cut into 12 squares; sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with apple, if desired.

1570

kcal

Calories

Fat

373

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup applesauce, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Ginger Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ginger Cake

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