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Gingerbread Loaf

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A moist and warmly spiced gingerbread loaf perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2/3 cup molasses
  • 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a one-pound loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Sift flour, add baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix thoroughly.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine egg and vanilla.
  4. In a mixing bowl with a paddle attachment, cream butter and brown sugar. Scrape down the bowl and then add molasses. Cream until a smooth consistency and scrape down the bowl.
  5. Add eggs and beat on medium speed for one minute. Scrape down bowl.
  6. Remove paddle, fold in a third of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients by hand, followed by a third of the buttermilk until just combined. Repeat until all ingredients are incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a brown buttercream cheese frosting. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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