Fresh Ginger Pound Cake

By ldelmas

preparation: 5 minutes • processing: 45 seconds • bake time: 1 hour 15 minutes • 1 loaf (16 slices)

Use 2 cups (400 g) of wheat berries in place of whole wheat flour. Grind berries into flour using a Vitamix Dry Blade container for 1 minute on High prior to using in recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups (270 g) whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120 g) plain low fat yogurt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy milk or low fat milk
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) egg substitute or 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup (170 g) butter or heart-healthy butter spread
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 1 – inch x 1/2 – inch (2.5 cm x 1.3 cm) strip of lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger or ginger paste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray an 8 1/2 – inch x 4 1/2 – inch (21.25 cm x 11.25 cm) loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium-size mixing bowl. Set aside.
3. Place remaining ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
4. Select Variable 1.
5. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
6. Blend for 45 seconds.
7. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
8. Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.