Spiced Turmeric and Ginger Wellness Cake
Spiced Turmeric and Ginger Wellness Cake is a golden delight that marries the earthy flavors of turmeric with the zest of ginger, delivering both taste and wellness in every bite. This moist cake is perfect for brunches, afternoon teas, or a cozy treat anytime. Its vibrant hue and aromatic spices will brighten your day while providing significant health benefits. Easy to make, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- ½ cup milk (or buttermilk)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, turmeric, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, honey (or maple syrup), and grated ginger until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg