Winter Warmth Ginger Spice (Print Version)

A comforting gluten-free cake infused with warming ginger and spices, ideal for cozy moments.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
11 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
14 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Optional Toppings

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
16 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk vegetable oil, brown sugar, and honey until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in applesauce and milk.
04 - Gradually fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the surface, and sprinkle with chopped crystallized ginger if desired.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spices bloom in the oven and turn your kitchen into the coziest place on earth.
  • Its naturally gluten-free without tasting like a compromise, just soft and tender.
  • You can mix it by hand in one bowl and still get a cake that looks like you fussed.
02 -
  • Dont skip the parchment paper, gluten-free cakes stick like glue and youll lose half of it in the pan.
  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing or it will crumble, patience is everything here.
  • If your batter looks thick, thats normal, gluten-free batters are denser but they bake up light.
03 -
  • Measure your flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off, scooping directly from the bag packs it too tight.
  • Let your eggs and milk come to room temperature before mixing, it helps everything blend smoothly and bake evenly.
  • If the top browns too fast, tent it loosely with foil halfway through baking.

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