#vegan #gingerbread #lemonfrosting
This delicious vegan gingerbread with lemon frosting is the perfect holiday treat! It’s made with a combination of all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and applesauce to create a moist, flavorful cake. The frosting is made with vegan butter, vegan cream cheese, lemon juice, and powdered sugar for a tart, creamy finish. Enjoy a slice of this festive gingerbread for a cozy winter dessert!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with vegan butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter, applesauce, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and mix until combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, cream together the vegan cream cheese and vegan butter until smooth. Add the lemon juice and mix until combined. Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until the desired consistency is reached.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled gingerbread and serve!