Description
Enjoy a slice of this Spiced Gingerbread Loaf, filled with warm spices and molasses. This easy recipe is great for cozy gatherings and perfect for holidays with its rich aroma and stunning appeal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup unsulphured or dark molasses
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk molasses and hot water.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf, then drizzle with glaze made from confectioners’ sugar and orange juice.
Notes
Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for 2 days.
For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
This loaf can be made ahead of time; flavors improve with storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg