Gingerbread Loaf
Gingerbread Loaf is a delightful and comforting dessert or snack with a rich, warm, and spiced flavor profile. Then, the loaf is dusted with confectioners' sugar for a little decorative appeal and a touch of sweetness. It's a treat that is perfect for the holiday season or anytime you want to savor the classic and nostalgic flavors of gingerbread!
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup (253 g) molasses
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (230 g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° degrees. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and brown sugar for about 1 minute, or until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract beating on low for another 30 seconds or until well blended, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs, but no wet batter.
- Allow the loaf to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar (if using). Slice and serve!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 303kcal