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Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

A deliciously spiced gingerbread loaf perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup hot water

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg, and mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with hot water. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Gingerbread, Holiday
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