Description
Gingerbread Loaf Delight is a warm, spiced treat that evokes the cozy nostalgia of holiday gatherings. With its rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this moist loaf is perfect for enjoying with coffee or tea. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s an ideal dessert for impressing guests or simply treating yourself.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup molasses (unsulfured)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup warm water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable oil, molasses, vanilla extract, and warm water until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir gently until mixed—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg