HOLIDAY FAVOURITES
VEGAN GINGERBREAD LOAF WITH MAPLE CASHEW CREAM CHEESE FROSTING | SERVINGS: 8-10 | PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 50-55 MINUTES | WCALORIES PER SERVING: APPROX. 455
WARMLY SPICED WITH GINGER, CINNAMON AND MOLASSES, this vegan gingerbread loaf brings classic holiday flavours to the table. A creamy maple cashew frosting adds a sweet finishing touch, making it a lovely addition to winter gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with oil.
INGREDIENTS: Gingerbread loaf 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 c up packed light brown sugar or coconut sugar 2 tsp ground ginger
GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend for the all-purpose flour.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dairy-free milk, mo- lasses, yogurt, oil, vanilla and sugar until well combined. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cin - namon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. 4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. 5. Let the loaf rest in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. 6. Using a hand mixer, beat the vegan cream cheese and cashew butter until smooth. Add the icing sugar and maple syrup, beating until creamy and well combined. 7. Once the loaf has cooled completely, Spread the frosting
11/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 c up dairy-free yogurt, at room temperature 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract
c up dairy-free milk, such as oat, soy or almond at room temperature
Maple cashew cream frosting 1/2 c up vegan cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tbsp cashew butter 2 cups icing sugar 2 tbsp maple syrup
evenly over the cooled loaf and garnish with chopped walnuts, if desired.
storage Refrigerate the frosted loaf in an airtight container.
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