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Gingerbread Cake
The ultimate test. My dad didn't realise these were vegan.
It isn't even December and I can feel my inner Buddy the Elf is ready to come out. I am ready to be on a permanent sugar high this whole month.
I made these wee guys so that everyone can enjoy a Christmas treat. Also these would be such a cute present if you have a friend who is vegan and felt like making something a lil bit more personal.
INGREDIENTS
175g SELF RAISING FLOUR
115g SOFT BROWN SUGAR
50g VEGAN BUTTER (MELTED)
2 TBSP GOLDEN SYRUP
2 TSP GROUND GINGER
1/2 TSP CINNAMON
1/4 TSP BICARB OF SODA
1/2 TSP BAKING POWDER
110ML WATER
150g ICING SUGAR
2-3 TBSP ORANGE JUICE
Makes 9 slices
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Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan).
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In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar.
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Sift in the flour, and then add the golden syrup and gently stir.
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Throw in the ginger, cinnamon, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
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Finally add the water a little bit at a time and mix until everything is fully mixed.
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Pop the mixture into a 20cm by 20cm dish that has been lined with baking paper.
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Bake for 25 min. If you put a skewer in the centre it should come out without any of the mixture on it.
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While the massive slab of cake cools, make the icing. All you have to do is mix icing sugar with orange juice. You can always just use water instead of orange juice but it taste really nice with the ginger. You do you. Pour the icing over the cooled cake and leave it to harden a bit.
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Cut into 9 squares and enjoy with a cup of tea.
