Gingerbread
Deep dark gingerbread, redolent with the smoky essence of dark molasses, with a moist and fudge crumb.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole grain spelt flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8-inch around cake pan, or line with parchment paper.
- Pour the boiling water over the butter to melt, then add the oil. allow to cool several minutes, then add the molasses, brown sugar and eggs. Beat well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring well to mix. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Calories: 157
- Total Fat: 9.5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2.1 g