Spicy Gingerbread Cake

This gingerbread cake is really good and tasty, it is more on the dense side (not light and fluffy!).  This cake gets more flavorful everyday.  My husband LOVES it !

Ingredients:

2 and 1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp ground ginger

1 and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

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2 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed mixed in 6 Tbsp water (let gel)

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1 cup molasses

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

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1 cup boiling water

Directions:
Mix the thickened flaxseed gel, molasses and applesauce in one bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl.    

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.  Then add the boiling water and stir to completely mix all ingredients.

Pour into an 8x8 pan (I use a silicone pan).   Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Black Bean and Corn Salad - Take 2 (DF, GF)

 

This is GREAT for lunches, picnics or potluck dinners !!!

I actually prefer making this the day before I am going to eat it.  The flavor is better after it has been in the fridge overnight.

Adapted from this recipe

Ingredients:

1 can corn, drained

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cucumber, peeled and cut in chunks

1 small onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 can tomatoes, drained

2 Tbsp dried cilantro

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp minced jar garlic

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp celery seed

3 stalks celery, chopped

Directions:
Mix everything together in a bowl - this is better after it has been in the fridge overnight.