Chocolate-Pumpkin Gingerbread (Vegan and Gluten-Free) Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly oil an 8 x 8 square cake pan and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, powdered ginger, and nutmeg until well mixed. Set aside.
3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk and vinegar until the mixture curdles slightly. Add the pumpkin puree, molasses, canola oil, vanilla, and fresh ginger, mixing until smooth. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the gingerbread emerges clean, about 35-45 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire cooling rack completely before cutting into squares and serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving if desired.