Whole Grain Gingerbread Cake

Warm up your kitchen with the rustic flavors of Whole Grain Gingerbread Cake, a healthier twist on a classic holiday favorite. This wholesome dessert combines the hearty goodness of whole wheat flour and ground oats with an irresistible blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves for a fragrant spice profile that fills your home with seasonal cheer. Sweetened with rich molasses and brown sugar, this cake is perfectly moist thanks to the addition of tangy buttermilk. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy afternoons, this gingerbread cake bakes to perfection in just 35 minutes and can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a dollop of whipped cream. It's the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition, making it a guilt-free treat your whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats (ground into a fine flour)
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.5 cups Molasses
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Buttermilk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, oat flour (ground rolled oats), ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(955.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3081.1

Total Fat 117.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 498.0mg	0%
Sodium 2881.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 480.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.0g	0%
Total Sugars 303.4g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 207.3IU	0%
Calcium 880.6mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 3952.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 60.5%