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Amazing Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

Amazing Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Recipe for Cozy Holidays

Delight in this Amazing Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Recipe, a warm blend of spices capturing the essence of cozy holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Loaf
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Leveled off for accurate measurement.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger Feel free to substitute with fresh ginger.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves Offers a rich quality.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can be omitted if necessary.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Contributes to sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar Can use light brown sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1/2 cup Unsulfured Molasses Essential for classic gingerbread flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Non-dairy milk can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances glaze sweetness.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk For consistency; non-dairy works too.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Boosts flavor of the glaze.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, then mix in molasses, milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, checking for doneness with a skewer.
  8. Once baked, let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the loaf to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.

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