Description
A cozy gingerbread cake loaf recipe that fills your home with warm spices and is perfect for the holiday season.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy and light, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in the egg and molasses, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water, blending until smooth.
- Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, slice and serve.
Notes
This gingerbread loaf can be made a day in advance and often tastes better the next day. Store the loaf wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg