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This spiced gingerbread loaf is fast to mix and fills the kitchen with holiday aroma. It’s ideal for busy mornings, last-minute gifts, or a simple dessert that looks homemade. The recipe keeps things straightforward while delivering classic gingerbread flavor without fuss. For more quick meal ideas and inspiration, check this quick recipe guide.
Amazing Spiced Gingerbread Loaf
A quick and cozy spiced gingerbread loaf that fills your kitchen with holiday aromas, ideal for busy mornings or last-minute gifts.
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Stir in the molasses, milk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the loaf cools, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients to speed up mixing. You can swap whole milk for a plant milk if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg