Ginger Cake with Maple Frosting Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Dessert

This Ginger Cake with Maple Frosting Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Make a layer cake that's flavored with ginger, nutmeg and cloves and topped with a sweet maple syrup frosting. If you're feeling really creative, make your own gingerbread men.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
5 large eggs
1 3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
2/3 cup applesauce (do not use unsweetened)
1/4 cup molasses
3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
5 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make cake: Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Grease two 9-inch round pans and line with parchment.
Whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, sugar, applesauce and molasses in a large bowl until smooth. Sift dry ingredients on a sheet of waxed paper. Add to buttermilk mixture, stirring to combine.
Divide batter between pans and bake in center of oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely. (Can be made one day ahead. Wrap in plastic and store at room temperature.)
Make frosting: In a bowl with electric mixer, beat butter until smooth and creamy. Slowly add sugar, beating constantly. Add syrup and extract (if using), beating until well combined.
Assemble cake: Reserve 1/4 cup of frosting. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread with 1 generous cup of frosting; top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake. Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
If cake was refrigerated overnight, bring to room temperature. Spread a dollop of reserved frosting on store-bought gingerbread cookies to stick them to cake (or make your own cookies).

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginger Cake with Maple Frosting Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ginger Cake with Maple Frosting Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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