This low FODMAP Pumpkin Ginger Cake is wonderfully moist and packed with warm spices, making it perfect for a winter treat. Made with gluten free flour and pure pumpkin purée, it features both fresh and crystallised ginger for a delightful spicy kick. The combination of cinnamon and ginger creates a rich, aromatic flavour whilst remaining gentle on sensitive tummies. This cake is IBS-friendly and suitable for a low FODMAP diet, making it an ideal choice for those managing digestive symptoms without sacrificing taste.
Makes 16 squares
Ingredients:
- 290g gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tspn baking powder
- ¾ tspn salt
- 425g can of pure pumpkin purée
- 270g light brown sugar
- 180ml vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tbsn grated, peeled fresh ginger and any juices
- 1½ tspn cinnamon
- 1½ tspn ground ginger
- 1 tspn vanilla extract
- 70g crystallised ginger, minced
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Coat the inside of a 9-inch (23cm) square baking pan with nonstick spray and line with greaseproof paper
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking powder
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, oil, eggs, fresh grated ginger, cinnamon, ground ginger and vanilla until well blended
- Make a well in the dry ingedients and add the pumpkin mixture and whisk everything together
- Fold in the crystallised ginger until you have a thoroughly blended batter. Put the thick batter into prepared pan, levelling the top
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the centre tests clean
- Cool the pan on a rack for about 15 minutes or until just warm. Using the greaseproof paper lift the cake out of the pan and place directly on the rack to cool completely
- Once cooled, peel the paper away and cut into a 4 by 4 grid to make 16 squares. Serve and enjoy this warming, spiced cake!
TIPS:
- Store the cake at room temperature for up to 4 days wrapped in foil or freeze individual squares for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave
- Enjoy this low FODMAP Pumpkin Ginger Cake? Try my low FODMAP Festive Spiced Cake or low FODMAP Cinnamon Muffins
- For extra indulgence, serve with a spoon of lactose-free cream or a dusting of icing sugar
- Unsure whether you have IBS? Take a look at my FREE Recipes and Symptom Tracker
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