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Gingerbread Loaf

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful gingerbread loaf perfect for the holidays or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

Dried ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup sweetened applesauce (or mashed ripe banana)
  • 0.25 cup molasses
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table salt or sea salt)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.67 cup milk (whole or 2% low-fat)

Garnish

  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 0.75 teaspoon orange extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons orange zest, finely grated

Optional

  • to taste Orange food coloring (if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons milled flaxseed (ground flaxseed/flaxseed meal)
  • 0.33 cup warm water (100°F)
  • 0.5 cup sweetened applesauce, or ripe bananas (smashed)
  • 0.25 cup molasses
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 cup almond milk

Garnish

  • to taste Coarse white sparkling sugar

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, molasses, melted butter, vanilla, and sugars.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, then add milk and mix until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes. Cool before glazing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add orange zest and optional food coloring for a festive look.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread