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Amazing Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Recipe (Holiday Smells)

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A tight, warmly spiced loaf filled with toasted molasses, ginger, and clove that offers a tender crumb and a thin vanilla glaze.

  • Total Time: 85 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 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
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for vanilla glaze)
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (for vanilla glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for vanilla glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg until well combined.
  5. Stir in the molasses, milk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the loaf cools, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, as needed, to reach desired consistency.
  11. Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top.

Notes

For optimal results, ensure butter is at room temperature, measure flour correctly to avoid a dry loaf, and avoid overmixing the batter.

  • Author: Chef Rita
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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