Gluten-Free Caribbean Red Papaya Spice Cake

Papaya is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and is known for its vibrant orange color and sweet flavor. It adds a unique twist to this gluten-free spice cake, making it a delicious and exotic treat.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Gluten-Free Caribbean Red Papaya Spice Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Caribbean Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Gluten-free flour blend
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Red papaya puree
• 0.5 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the red papaya puree and milk, alternating with the dry ingredients. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.