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Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Ontbijtkoek (Spice Cake) recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Ontbijtkoek (Spice Cake)

A traditional Dutch spice cake made without dairy and eggs, perfect with coffee or tea.

20m prep + 45m cook8 servings
Contains nutsContains wheatContains soyDAIRY-freeEGG-free
250 cal|4g protein|50g carbs|4g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Rye Flour
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Blackstrap Molasses
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk (e.g., Almond, Soy)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Butter, melted

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine flour, rye flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together molasses, applesauce, plant-based milk and melted vegan butter.
  4. 4Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. 5Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. 6Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Substitutions

Applesauce

Applesauce provides moisture and acts as a binder in place of eggs, contributing to the cake's texture.

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