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    Home » Christmas Recipes and Kids Crafts and Activities

    Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

    Published: Oct 26, 2021 · Modified: Oct 18, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    If you are anything like me, you associate the smell and taste of gingerbread with the holidays. Baking up a batch of gingerbread cookies is a tradition in our house. This year, we decided to switch things up a bit and make a loaf of gingerbread with vanilla icing. This is so yummy and makes a wonderful gift for teachers or neighbors. Enjoy this easy Gingerbread Loaf Recipe with your family this holiday season.

    If you love the flavor of gingerbread cookies, you need to try this gingerbread loaf recipe with vanilla icing. It makes a great gift for friends and neighbors.
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    • Why this gingerbread loaf recipe is awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make a gingerbread loaf recipe with buttermilk
    • How do I make vanilla icing?
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related posts

    Why this gingerbread loaf recipe is awesome

    This is one my favorite quick bread recipes because of the gingerbread flavor combined with the vanilla icing. It is all of the flavors of Christmas in one delicious loaf!

    gingerbread loaf recipe

    Ingredients

    • all purpose flour
    • granulated sugar
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • ginger
    • cinnamon
    • cloves
    • allspice
    • butter
    • molasses
    • eggs
    • buttermilk
    • vanilla extract
    • confectioners sugar
    • milk

    How to make a gingerbread loaf recipe with buttermilk

    To make this easy gingerbread loaf, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. All the spices in the bread make it smell wonderful while baking.

    flour and cinnamon in a bowl

    In a second bowl, whisk together the butter, molasses, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla.

    pouring milk into a bowl with eggs

    Combine the dry ingredients slowly into the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly.

    batter for gingerbread loaf

    Pour the batter into a prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.

    gingerbread loaf in a pan


    Cool the bread in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.

    How do I make vanilla icing?

    Now that your gingerbread loaf is cooling, it is time to make the glaze. Combine the confectioner's sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl.

    ingredients in a bowl for glaze


    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

    gingerbread loaf with icing

    The icing will harden in a few minutes and then you can enjoy this wonderful gingerbread loaf recipe.

    slices of gingerbread loaf

    This loaf makes a great snack or dessert. It also makes a great gift for neighbors and teachers. Consider baking it in a ceramic loaf pan like this one which doubles as a gift after the gingerbread is eaten.

    gingerbread loaf slices

    📖 Recipe

    Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

    If you love the flavor of gingerbread cookies, you need to try this gingerbread loaf recipe with vanilla icing. It makes a great gift for friends and neighbors.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: bread
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 351kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    For loaf

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon ginger
    • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • ½ cup butter melted
    • ¾ cup molasses
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 2 tablespoon vanilla

    For glaze

    • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
    • In a bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. (Flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice)
    • In a second bowl, combine the wet ingredients. (Butter, molasses, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla.)
    • Combine the dry ingredients slowly into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
    • Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
    • Cool in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.
    • To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in a bowl.
    • Drizzle the glaze over a cooled cake and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How do I store this ginger loaf cake?

    You can store it in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days. If you would like to freeze this gingerbread loaf wrap in plastic wrap and place in a zip top bag. This gingerbread cake with icing can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Is there any other way to top the gingerbread loaf if I don't want to use icing?

    Yes, you can make a delicious quick bread by frosting with cream cheese frosting and topping that with chopped walnuts and dried cranberries.

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    Comments

    1. Veena Azmanov

      December 06, 2019 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      This Ginger bread cookies are so perfect and made of all the amazing and healthy ingredients. I love the Glaze too.Best gifting option too,

    2. Emily

      December 06, 2019 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      This gingerbread loaf reminds me of my favorite gingerbread cake. Yum!

    3. Beth

      December 06, 2019 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      No better smell in your house than gingerbread baking! I love this easy take on them and can't wait to try it!

    4. Tammy

      December 06, 2019 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      I can see how moist and delicious your loaf is! I love gingerbread and this is just my idea of a perfect morning bread!

    5. Elizabeth

      December 06, 2019 at 10:08 am

      This looks so cozy and comforting! I love gingerbread ANYTHING at this time of year!

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