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Gingerbread cake

15' 60' 30' 9 1 Ηands on Hands off Cook Time Portion(s) Difficulty

Ingredients

220 g orange juice, fresh 100 g granulated sugar 220 g honey orange zest, of 1 orange lemon zest, of 1 lemon 220 g all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda 3 g ginger, powder 2 g salt 150 g butter, melted

For the frosting

300 g cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoon(s) honey 1 teaspoon(s) ginger, ground. to sprinkle

Method Διατροφικός πίνακας

In a pot, add the orange juice, sugar, honey, and the zests. Nutrition information per portion Place it over medium heat, and let the mixture heat up. When the sugar melts, remove from the heat and set it aside to cool. 452 14.0 57.0 In a bowl, mix the solid ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt) Calories 22.0 Saturated Total Carbs and then, add the liquid mixture by mixing with a spatula. (kcal) Total Fat (g) Fat (g) (g) Lastly, add the melted butter and let the mixture cool. Preheat the oven to 140°C (284° F) set to fan. 23 % 31 % 70 % 22 % In a non-stick 20x30 cm baking pan (or in a simple baking pan lined with parchment paper) add the mixture, which should have a 1-1,5 cm thickness. Bake for 30 minutes, until it gets slightly golden. You will know when it is ready if you stick a toothpick inside, and it comes out clean. 38.0 4.7 1.1 1.2 Take it out of the oven, set it on a rack to cool completely, and then cut it into pieces. Sugars (g) Protein (g) Fibre (g) Sodium (g)

For the frosting: 42 % 9 % 4 % 20 %

In a mixer’s bowl, beat the cream cheese with the paddle attachment at medium speed, until fluffy. Add the honey and keep beating until there is a uniform mixture. Remove the bowl from the mixer, and with a spoon spread the frosting onto the cake pieces. Sprinkle with the ground ginger, and serve.