Description
A moist and spiced gingerbread loaf perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in molasses and hot water.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Best served warm or toasted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gingerbread loaf, holiday baking, spiced bread