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Gingerbread Cake (Gluten Free)

Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, christmas recipes, gingerbread, gluten free, gluten free cake, healthier, healthier dessert, holiday, holiday recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil (or oil of choice)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Cream cheese frosting

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened, option to use dairy free)
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened, option to use vegan)
  • 1.5 cups organic powdered sugar (or powdered monkfruit)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl mix all cake ingredients together.
  • Pour the batter into baking dish and smooth out the top.
  • Bake for 28-30 min until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from baking dish and place on a cooling rack to prevent sogginess.
  • Let cool completely and make the frosting by combining all frosting ingredients.
  • Spread frosting over the cake, option to sprinkle cinnamon.
  • Slice and enjoy!