Gingerbread Bundt Cake

I thought, only Germans could bake cakes with four (or more) eggs in it. My German Cheesecake is the only cake so far on this blog that uses  FOUR eggs. Whenever I saw a recipe that calls for more than two eggs, I used to get suspicious.

But why actually? Why do eggs have such a bad reputation? I love my eggs these days, more than ever. I blame my marathon training and increased protein demands of my body. Apart from that, they are simply delicious: they make lovely cakes, you can throw almost everything into an omelette, which makes a good and satisfying meal at any time of the day. So what's the bad stuff in it?

None, really. When the high cholesterol panic surfaced about a decade ago, eggs were considered the bad boys, because they naturally contain high levels of cholesterol. However, they are very low in saturated fats. Saturated fats, together with the trans-fats are the main reason for high cholesterol levels. Consuming eggs may help you keep you cholesterol levels in check. Eggs are a good source of vitamin A, E and K. Egg yolks are one of few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. Other nutrients, such as iron, folate, and vitamin B12 can be found in eggs. The protein found in eggs is considered one of the best quality proteins. Eggs also contain choline, a nutrient that provides brain health and prevents heart disease.

All good things, right? Now if eggs are combined with low-carb coconut flour, almond meal, honey and an array of spices that will bring Gingerbread smells to your house, you can dig in and be sure you are eating something that tastes absolutely delicious AND is good for you.

I love Christmas baking. The recipe for this cake is from a fellow Dubai blogger, Angela from Divalicious in Dubai. She promises the moistest and tastiest cake, gluten-free and with ingredients good enough to be eaten for breakfast. And that's what this cake is. My staple cake for this year's Christmas get-togethers.
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GINGERBREAD BUNDT CAKE

slightly adapted from Divalicious in Dubai

(Print Recipe)

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup almond meal

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

4 eggs

1/2 cup honey

1/3 cup coconut oil (or other neutral oil, e.g. grapeseed oil)

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Maple Vanilla Coconut Frosting (Optional)

slightly adapted from She Let Them Eat Cake

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup coconut oil, liquefied

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup coconut milk

pinch of salt

Yields one 8" cake

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Preheat oven to 180C/375F. Lightly grease a 8" or 9" bundt cake tin.
In a bowl, sift together coconut flour, almond meal, baking soda, and spices.  Set aside.

In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Stir in honey, oil, coconut milk and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Pour batter into prepared cake tin. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Maple Vanilla Coconut Frosting
Whisk together all ingredients until well combined. Keep mixture in the fridge to harden it a little, about 10-15 minutes. Blend again, then apply on the cooled cake. Keep in the fridge to harden again or keep in cool place.