Gingerbread Loaf Topped with Icing
Gingerbread loaf is a moist and flavorful cake-like bread that is typically made with molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and other spices.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Icing Topping:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Then add in the molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, and mix until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water, and then add to the gingerbread mixture. Gradually mix in the flour, and mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Remove the gingerbread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the icing topping, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cooled gingerbread loaf.
- Slice and serve the Gingerbread Loaf, and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 61g (20%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 64mg (21%)Sodium: 148mg (6%)Potassium: 335mg (10%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 25g (28%)Vitamin A: 375IU (8%)Vitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 62mg (6%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
