Serving Details
- Yields: 10-12 servings
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Recipe Description
This lighter gingerbread recipe is a healthier twist on a classic. It’s still packed with warm spices and perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, applesauce, and molasses until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar.
- You can add chopped nuts, raisins, or cranberries to the batter.
- To serve, you can frost the gingerbread with a cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving):
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 2g
