Description
Enjoy a moist and warmly spiced Gingerbread Loaf that’s simple to bake and perfect for breakfast or holiday treats. This loaf combines classic spices with rich molasses for a comforting flavor everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 cup molasses
1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg until well combined.
5. Mix in the molasses, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined—do not overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Store leftover Gingerbread Loaf wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze for longer storage up to 3 months.
For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and buttermilk with plant milk and vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg