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Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

December 6, 2019 By Vicky 5 Comments

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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.


GINGERBREAD LOAF RECIPE

gingerbread loaf recipe

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

HOW DO I MAKE A GINGERBREAD LOAF?

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.

flour and cinnamon in a bowl

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

pouring milk into a bowl with eggs

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

batter for gingerbread loaf

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

gingerbread loaf in a pan
Cool 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 a 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 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

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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.

Course bread
Cuisine American
Keyword gingerbread loaf recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients

For loaf

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

For glaze

  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray.

  2. In a bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. (Flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice)
  3. In a second bowl, combine the wet ingredients. (Butter, molasses, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla.)
  4. Combine the dry ingredients slowly into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
  6. Cool in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.
  7. To make the glaze, combine all ingredients in a bowl.

  8. Drizzle the glaze over a cooled cake and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 356mg15%
Potassium 445mg13%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 371IU7%
Calcium 96mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

gingerbread loaf slices on a plate

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth says

    December 6, 2019 at 10:08 am

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

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  2. Tammy says

    December 6, 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!

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    December 6, 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!

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    December 6, 2019 at 11:15 am

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

    Reply
  5. Veena Azmanov says

    December 6, 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,

    Reply

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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