Old Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly nostalgic, this Old Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf is the perfect holiday or anytime treat. Infused with the comforting flavors of molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this tender, moist loaf delivers a taste of classic homemade baking. The straightforward recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and milk, creating a richly aromatic batter that's both fuss-free and flavorful. With just 15 minutes of prep time, your kitchen will soon be filled with the cozy scent of gingerbread fresh from the oven. Whether enjoyed plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a dollop of whipped cream, this gingerbread loaf is an ideal dessert or coffee companion. Perfect for sharing or savoring yourself, this timeless recipe is sure to be a heartwarming addition to your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.25 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cups molasses (unsulfured)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Pour in the molasses and beat until fully incorporated, creating a smooth and rich batter.
On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Finally, gently stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully lift it out using the parchment overhang and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices plain, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.6 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.9 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 711 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 3439 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.9 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 236.6 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 944 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 3678 mg | 78% | |
*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.
