Easy Gingerbread Loaf

loaf with cream cheese on top on a white board with two slices in front.

Perfectly spiced gingerbread loaf is full of classic holiday flavor! Made with ginger and molasses, it’s soft, moist and perfect for a festive breakfast treat, snack or dessert.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 15

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings loaf

Calories 3260 kcal

Ingredients

¾ cup butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar ( lightly packed)
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 cup milk
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ginger
1½ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 inch loaf pan.
In a small/medium pot add the butter, sugars, syrup, molasses and milk, on medium heat bring to a boil, remove from heat, stir to combine then set aside.
In a large bowl whisk the flour, ginger, allspice, baking soda and salt, add the hot mixture and stir just to combine (about 15-16 stirs).
Pour into the prepared pan. Reduce heat to 325F (165C) and bake for 50-60 minutes. Let cool 15-20 minutes in the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

How to Store: When covered at room temperature gingerbread will stay fresh 4-5 days. To extend its life, you could wrap it tightly and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.

How to Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil to prevent freezer burn and keep frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 3260kcalCarbohydrates: 458gProtein: 36gFat: 149gSaturated Fat: 93gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 38gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 395mgSodium: 4667mgPotassium: 1104mgFiber: 8gSugar: 264gVitamin A: 4666IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 495mgIron: 13mg

Keyword gingerbread bread, gingerbread loaf

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