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Freshly baked gingerbread loaf rests on a white cutting board, surrounded by cinnamon sticks and a small bowl of cocoa powder. A cup of dark liquid and a white cloth are nearby, set on a white marble surface.
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Easy Gingerbread Loaf

This easy Gingerbread Loaf is perfect for a special breakfast treat, a heartwarming after-school snack, or something delicious to serve unexpected holiday guests. The tender, moist crumb and rich flavor make it feel like a special occasion treat, even though it's simple enough for everyday baking!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool Time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 1 large loaf
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  • Melt your butter in the microwave and then add it to a large mixing bowl along with the brown sugar. Whisk together until combined.
  • Add the eggs, molasses, and milk. Whisk again until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  • Add the pumpkin pie spice, cloves, baking soda, and flour. Gently whisk until no pockets of dry ingredients remain in the batter.
  • Pour your batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top of the loaf is golden brown. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe will make a single 9x5 inch loaf pan. You can also divide your batter between 3-4 mini loaf pans.
  • I like to use a combination of pumpkin pie spice and ground cloves for a deeper, richer flavor. The extra hint of cloves adds a little extra depth to the loaf, but you can replace it with extra ground ginger for a slightly lighter fall flavor.
  • This loaf is great on its own or topped with your favorite simple vanilla glaze.
  • Using solely brown sugar helps keep the bread soft and moist. If you only have white granulated sugar then you can up the molasses to ¾ cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 2878kcal | Carbohydrates: 437g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 109g | Saturated Fat: 65g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 593mg | Sodium: 2123mg | Potassium: 3331mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 243g | Vitamin A: 3616IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 802mg | Iron: 23mg

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