Black Ginger Cake (Low Fat)

Ginger has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Black Ginger Cake (Low Fat)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Blackstrap molasses
• ¹⁄₂ cup Boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, milk, and blackstrap molasses.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.