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Spiced Gingerbread Loaf

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Warm up your home with this delightful Spiced Gingerbread Loaf, a moist and tender loaf packed with rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup unsulphured or dark molasses
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Mix molasses with hot water in a separate bowl until blended.
  4. Cream butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add egg and vanilla to the creamed mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients with the molasses mixture, alternating until just mixed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For easier mixing, ensure the butter is softened to room temperature. If the batter is too thick, a splash of warm water can help.

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Keywords: gingerbread, loaf, dessert, holiday, baking

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