Description
Cozy up with this Vegan Applesauce Gingerbread Loaf that’s moist, warmly spiced, and naturally sweetened with a maple cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Applesauce Gingerbread Loaf
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1 cup superfine almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup Eden Foods Organic Applesauce
- ½ cup blackstrap molasses
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- ¼ cup neutral oil
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, molasses, coconut sugar, non-dairy milk, and neutral oil until smooth.
- Add in the flours, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and stir until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the loaf tender and fluffy!
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully. (Frosting will melt if the loaf is warm!)
- Beat vegan cream cheese until smooth. Add in the maple syrup and mix until it’s creamy and spreadable.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled loaf. Slice and serve and enjoy!
- Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days and in the refrigerator for up to one week. Freeze slices for long term storage and microwave before enjoying.
Notes
Recipe adapted from The Banana Dairies
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free