Description
This Spiced Gingerbread Loaf is a wonderfully moist and warmly spiced cake, perfect for any occasion, especially when topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. It’s the kind of treat that brings instant coziness and smiles to everyone.
Ingredients
Loaf:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 tsp ground ginger
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup boiling water
Glaze:
3 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350F and prepare a loaf pan.
Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl and cream together the butter and sugar in another.
Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients and boiling water to form a smooth batter.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the glaze and drizzle it over the cooled loaf.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American