Honduran-Style Ginger Cake
Serves 16
Time 1 hr 15 min
This simple treat is inspired by a popular cake made in Honduras. Fresh ginger gives it a subtle heat and grated yuca is the secret ingredient that adds a chewy texture. Inspired by Whole Planet Foundation® microcredit client recipes.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup grated yuca
- 4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with a long sheet of parchment paper, allowing for 2-inch overhang on each side.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, stir together sugar, oil, yuca and ginger.
Stir sugar mixture into flour mixture until blended. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely. Remove cake from pan and cut into squares.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 250 calories (130 from fat), 15g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 13g sugar), 2g protein.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup grated yuca
- 4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger