Chocolate Gingerbread Loaf
Indulge in the cozy decadence of a Chocolate Gingerbread Loaf, a festive twist on classic holiday flavors. This rich and moist loaf combines the warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with the deep, chocolaty richness of cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The addition of molasses and buttermilk lends a tender crumb and ensures every slice is bursting with flavor. Perfectly spiced and subtly sweet, this treat bakes to perfection in under an hour, making it an ideal dessert or snack for seasonal gatherings. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with a luscious chocolate glaze for an irresistibly elegant finish. Whether you're celebrating the holidays or simply craving a heartwarming bake, this Chocolate Gingerbread Loaf is bound to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Molasses
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Optionally, line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions. Alternate with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix to avoid a dense loaf.
Fold in the chocolate chips gently using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate glaze for added decadence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.3 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.6 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 498 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 2261 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 486.3 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 273.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 806 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 31.1 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 3981 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
