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Healthy Spice Cake

Healthy Spice Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

This Healthy Spice Cake is a gluten-free treat that combines wholesome ingredients with indulgent flavors, making it a guilt-free dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Healthy Spice Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups Oat Flour Can be purchased or homemade by grinding oats.
  • 1 cup Coconut Sugar Similar consistency to brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil.
  • 3 large Eggs For egg-free version, use flaxseed meal or applesauce.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Main spice for flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave syrup.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla or vanilla bean paste.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Enhances the sweetness of frosting.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Optional topping, can substitute with walnuts.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Spice Cake
  1. Prepare oat flour by blending rolled oats in a food processor until fine.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: oat flour, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: whisk eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine mixtures by gently folding wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the batter for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare frosting by mixing cream cheese, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  8. Frost the cooled cake with cream cheese frosting and optional pecans topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients yield a fluffier cake. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light.

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