GINGERBREAD POUND CAKE by Dr. Cindy Tanzar
Plan: (Maintenance)
Serving information: Makes 10-12 servings.
Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of this delightful Gingerbread Pound Cake, featuring a rich blend of cream cheese and Kerry Gold butter that creates an incredibly moist and tender crumb. Sweetened with Swerve Brown, this cake is a guilt-free treat that doesn’t compromise on taste. The combination of almond flour and a medley of spices—including ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—infuses every slice with an irresistible aroma reminiscent of the holiday season. With the option to top it off with a creamy lemon-infused frosting made from cream cheese and Swerve Confectioners, this Gingerbread Pound Cake is perfect for gatherings or a cozy slice enjoyed at home. Dust with a sprinkle of Swerve Confectioners for an elegant finish, and savor the deliciousness of this festive classic!
INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 8 Tbsp (1 stick) Kerry Gold butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Swerve Brown
- 4 pastured eggs
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1-1/2 Tbsp ground ginger
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. Pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- Swerve Confectioners, for sprinkling
- Optional Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Kerry Gold butter (1 stick), softened
- 2/3 cup Swerve Confectioners
- Zest of one lemon, grated
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (or more to taste)
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream (or more to make of spreadable consistency)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325˚F. Grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add the Swerve Brown and beat about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Scrape bowl as you go. Add vanilla and mix.
- Add almond flour, ginger, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, cloves and nutmeg.
- Spread batter into bundt pan, baking 50-60 minutes until top is set and firm to touch. Cool cake in pan at least 20 minutes before flipping onto wire rack.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar or add a dollop of the frosting.