Savory Healing Cake Recipe

Savory Healing Cake Recipe

A savory cake that’s light in texture and beaming with cancer fighting properties! Turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and coriander spice give this cake a hefty dose of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory goodness. Walnuts, almonds, oats and dried fruit provide satiating fiber and heart-healthy fats.

Wet Ingredients:

• 3 whole eggs
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup nut milk (almond, cashew, etc.)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Dry Ingredients:

• ⅔ cups oat flour
• ½ cup almond meal
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
• ¼ cup dried blueberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a standard loaf pan with cooking spray or olive oil. In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs with maple syrup, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. In another small bowl combine almond milk, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients, both the egg mixture and the almond milk mixture, into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. A loose runny batter will form.
3. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Tips:

• If you are losing weight, top with a spread to boost calories: almond butter, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, butter or margarine.
• This cake is soft and moist, which may be a good option if you have mouth sores.
• The combination of turmeric, cinnamon, coriander and ginger are a powerhouse of spices, providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects!
• Curcumin, the main component in turmeric, is a potent phytonutrient with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cancer fighting properties. Studies have suggested that curcumin may be even more influential than vitamin E in fighting free radical damage.
• Walnuts are an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fat, and they also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities.

Recipe provided by Alexandra Regalado, MGH dietetic intern 2017.