Practically Fat-Free York Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Practically Fat-Free York Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x orange zest grated; 1 cup brown sugar, light firmly packed; 3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup carrots pureed cooked or canned; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeeze; 3/4 cup liquid egg substitute frozen, thaw; 1/2 cup ginger root fresh, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar mixed with, 1/2 ts ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 x orange zest grated
1 cup brown sugar, light firmly packed
3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup carrots pureed cooked or canned
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeeze
3/4 cup liquid egg substitute frozen, thaw
1/2 cup ginger root fresh, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar mixed with, 1/2 ts ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Spray a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan with non-stick vegetable spray and set aside.
3
Churn orange zest and sugar in food processor 30 seconds, scrape bowl sides down, and churn 30 seconds more until zest is finely grated.
4
Add flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg and pulse 10 to 12 times to combine.
5
Transfer to large mixing bowl and make well in center.
6
Buzz buttermilk, carrots, molasses and lemon juice in processor 5 seconds.
7
Add egg substitute and ginger and pulse 3 to 4 times.
8
Dump carrot mixture into well in dry ingredients and with large rubber spatula, fold in as gently as you would beaten egg whites.
9
Batter should be lumpy, no matter if a few dry flecks show.
10
They will vanish during baking.
11
Don't overmix or cake will be tough.
12
Spoon batter into prepared pan, spreading to corners and smoothing top.
13
Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon-sugar.
14
Bake 35 to 40 minutes until cake is springy to touch and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
15
Cool cake to room temperature in upright pan on wire rack, then cut into 24 bars (two cuts lengthwise the pan and seven crosswise.

1141

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x orange zest grated, 1 cup brown sugar, light firmly packed, 3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Practically Fat-Free York Gingerbread 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.

Practically Fat-Free York Gingerbread

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