First, the unadorned version: I have a fondness for cake. Gingerbread has always been one of my favorites, as is carrot cake. There's just something about the sweet and spicy all in one bite that I find hard to resist.
Back over the holidays, I spotted a bottle of molasses at Aldi, and ever since I bought it I've been wanting to make my favorite gingerbread, which is based on an old Cooking Light recipe. I don't often have eggs around, and since both siblings are no longer eating gluten, I wound up veganizing these and making them gluten free (no one will ever know if you don't tell them). A couple of notes--I like these as muffins because they are portioned out and easy to grab. And, really, who doesn't love the extra crust? These are just fine, too, without powdered sugar on top or you could go wild and frost them as you wish. Also, I didn't bother with the cloves and threw in a dash of Vietnamese Cinnamon, but that's just me. Gingerbread Muffins Makes 8 robust muffins 1/4 c. hot water 1 T. (heaping) of flax meal 1/4 cup coconut oil (or you can use whatever oil or shortening you like) 1/3 cup molasses 2/3 cup plant milk (I used vanilla soy) 1 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Flour mix 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon of cloves 1/4 teaspoon of salt Powdered sugar (optional)
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Debbie
1/29/2015 10:12:57 pm
MMMmmmm. I wonder what adding some fresh grated ginger to the mix would taste like?
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1/29/2015 10:32:34 pm
i know what,I am making this weekend. Think I will add carrots and raisins and pecans!
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Debbie
1/30/2015 11:37:48 pm
Just made these. Added the extra fresh ginger but forgot to add the carob chips - oh well, I guess I'll have to make some more!! But for now, I'm having one with my coffee.
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