Keeping this in the house at all times during the holidays is a must! A gluten free and easily made dairy free dessert or addition to breakfast filled with all the cozy spices.
Traditional spice cakes use whole lot of butter and sugar. This version is made with unsweetened applesauce and shredded apples to keep it moist, yet flavorful. You can also use carrots or zucchini instead of apples!
Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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minutesIngredients
- Cake
2.5 cups gluten free all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1 cup coconut oil
1.5 cup coconut sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tbsp molasses
4 eggs, room temp
1 cup shredded apple (or carrot/zucchini!)
- Optional Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened (dairy free if needed)
8 oz cream cheese, slightly softened (dairy free if needed)
3 cups sifted powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper. You could also spray with cooking oil but the paper allows for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and other spices. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk coconut oil, coconut sugar, eggs, vanilla and molasses.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and whisk until combined. Fold in shredded apple.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes. Baking times vary so keep a close eye on it. You know the cake it done when you insert a toothpick to the center and it comes out clean
- Remove from oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before adding frosting!
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Add softened butter to a large mixing bowl and beat or whisk until creamy and smooth.
- Add softened cream cheese to butter bowl and mix again until combined.
- Add sifted powdered sugar in 1 cup increments until thick and spreadable and to desired sweetness.
Notes
- To enjoy this for breakfast, I recommend skipping the frosting and pairing your slice with fruit, yogurt or nut butter, and protein for a well-rounded meal.
