Ginger Cake!

Whats better than a warm spiced up Ginger Cake on a cold cloudy afternoon!!!

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups self rising flour
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup bran
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup dark brown sugar or regular sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup chopped candied(crystallized) ginger
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup warm water

Directions:

1. In a large bowl mix all the flours, salt and baking powder. Mix well.
2. Add in the rest of the ingredients except grated and candied ginger and blend them well.
3. Add in the fresh and candied ginger and give a quick mix.
4. Pour batter in well greased pan
5. Bake at 360 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean!
6. Enjoy a slice anytime of the day!!

Tips: To cut candied ginger, cover the slices in flour and apply oil on the knife to reduce the stickiness while chopping.

Also, I usually like my baked goods less sweet. For regular sweetness add 1 cup sugar!

Vegan Version: Replace egg by any egg replacer or a teaspoon of flax meal mixed in 3 teaspoons water. Adjust water to get thick batter, not too runny. Bake and gobble with some tea or coffee!