Description
Nostalgic gingerbread loaf brings warmth from grandma’s kitchen with rich molasses and warming spices. Comfortable slices invite holiday memories and comfort with each delightful, aromatic bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (170 g) molasses
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (106 g) brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (113 g) hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F. Prepare a loaf pan by lining with parchment paper or coating with butter and flour.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Whisk molasses with hot water in a separate container until thoroughly blended.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with molasses liquid. Gently combine until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil. Place in preheated oven and bake for approximately 55 minutes.
- Remove foil halfway through cooking to allow the top to develop a golden color without burning.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it emerges clean or with minimal crumbs, the loaf is ready.
- Remove from oven and let the loaf cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- For an elegant finish, dust with powdered sugar or serve alongside whipped cream.
Notes
- Warm, spicy gingerbread loaf delivers cozy holiday comfort with rich molasses and warming spices baked into every slice.
- Precise mixing technique ensures a tender, moist texture by avoiding overmixing and carefully incorporating ingredients.
- Foil tenting prevents burning while allowing even baking, creating a perfectly golden-brown exterior.
- Room temperature ingredients blend smoothly, helping create a light, fluffy batter that rises beautifully.
- Cool completely before slicing to maintain structural integrity and prevent crumbling.
- Optional toppings like powdered sugar or whipped cream elevate this classic treat into an elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg