Low-Fat Ginger Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Ginger Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. granulated sugar;; 1/3 c. honey;; 1/2 c. applesauce;; 1/2 c. plain yogurt;; 2 eggs, beaten;; 2 Tbsp. canola oil;; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract;; 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced;; 1 c. cooked rice (white or brown);; 1 3/4 c. cake flour;; 1/2 Tbsp. baking soda;; 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder;; 1/2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon;; 1 tsp. ground ginger powder;; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves;; 1/2 tsp. Asian 5-spice powder (optional);; pinch of ground cardamom;; 1/4 c. chopped walnuts, lightly toasted.

Servings: persons

1/3 c. granulated sugar;
1/3 c. honey;
1/2 c. applesauce;
1/2 c. plain yogurt;
2 eggs, beaten;
2 Tbsp. canola oil;
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract;
2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced;
1 c. cooked rice (white or brown);
1 3/4 c. cake flour;
1/2 Tbsp. baking soda;
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder;
1/2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon;
1 tsp. ground ginger powder;
1/2 tsp. ground cloves;
1/2 tsp. Asian 5-spice powder (optional);
pinch of ground cardamom;
1/4 c. chopped walnuts, lightly toasted.

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["- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.", "- Line the bottom of a 9"" cake pan with parchment paper. Lightly coat the entire cake pan with cooking spray.", "", "1. In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients: rice, flour, baking soda and powder, cinnamon, ginger powder, cloves, and cardamom. Mix well.", "2. In a separate bowl, combine the sugars, applesauce, yogurt, eggs, oil, vanilla, and fresh ginger.", "3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently mix until just incorporated. Add the walnuts and fold gently. Be careful to avoid overmixing!", "4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.", "5. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.", "6. Allow cake to cool slightly before removing from pan. Place on a wire rack and cool completely.", "", "Optional: serve with a honey-yogurt sauce.", "Mix about 1/4c. honey into 1 c. plain yogurt. Whisk until smooth and adjust to taste. Spoon sauce alongside the ginger cake and serve!"]

1023

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. granulated sugar;, 1/3 c. honey;, 1/2 c. applesauce;, 1/2 c. plain yogurt;, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Ginger Spice 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.

Low-Fat Ginger Spice Cake

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