Epicure Recipes

Vegan Gingerbread Cake

DessertVeganMicrowaveGluten-freeThanksgivingNew Year’s EveChristmasLow-sodiumOnion-freeSugar ConsciousDairy-freeGarlic-free

15 min

12 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup unsweetened apple sauce or silken tofu
  • 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1⁄4 cup fancy or cooking molasses
  • 1 pkg Gingerbread Mix
  • 2 cups whipped coconut cream, optional
  • 1 cup caramel sauce, optional

Preparation

  1. Generously oil an 8" (20 cm) silicone Round Cake Pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk applesauce or tofu with oil and molasses. Stir in mix. Scrape batter into prepared pan; smooth top of batter.
  3. Microwave on high for 4 min. Rest in pan for 6 min; invert onto wire rack to cool. Or, bake in preheated 350° F oven for 28–30 min or until a toothpick inserted in centre of loaf comes out clean. Cool 10 min before unmolding.
  4. When completely cool, spread on sauce, if desired. Slice and serve.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 170, Fat 10 g (Saturated 0.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 14 g), Protein 2 g.