Can this be made in under 30 minutes?

Yes, the recipe is designed to be quick and efficient.

Does it work for meal prep?

Most versions store well for one to three days.

Yes, simple swaps can be made for convenience or dietary needs.

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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.

Use room temperature ingredients to speed up mixing. You can swap whole milk for a plant milk if desired.