Gingerbread Loaf
Gingerbread Loaf is a frosted gingerbread bread that is frosted with cinnamon icing. This copycat Starbucks gingerbread loaf recipe screams the holiday season. Pair with a cup of eggnog, milk, or even a cup of coffee.
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 477kcal
Ingredients
Gingerbread Loaf
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 320g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 5g
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger 6g
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 8g
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2g
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, 170g
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed, 200g
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup molasses 225g
- 1 cup hot water 240g
Cinnamon Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar 120g
- 4-5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 60-75g
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8x4 loaf pan with non stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In another bowl, add the butter and brown sugar; mixing until well combined. Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Stir together the molasses and hot water, then pour it into the butter mixture and beat until combined. Slowly pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix continuously until dough is formed, don’t over mix.12 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2/3 cup molasses, 1 cup hot water
- Pour the dough into the prepared baking pan and bake for 60-70 minutes; until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes and then turn onto a cooling rack; allow for the loaf to completely cool before frosting.
- When the bread is completely cooled, mix together the icing ingredients until well combined. If the icing is too thick, add a little bit more cream until the desired consistency has been reached.1 cup powdered sugar, 4-5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ice the bread, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutions: Dark brown sugar may be used for a richer flavor.
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm slices briefly in the microwave if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg