How to Make Traditional Gingerbread Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gingerbread is a classic holiday treat that has been enjoyed for generations. Its warm and comforting flavors are perfect for cozying up by the fireplace during the cold winter months. And what better way to enjoy this delicious treat than in the form of a traditional gingerbread loaf?

This recipe for traditional gingerbread loaf is simple, yet full of rich, spicy flavor. The combination of molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves creates a perfect blend of sweetness and warmth that wil...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • 2 large eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine milk, brown sugar, molasses, oil, applesauce, and eggs in a large bowl; mix together until well blended. Stir into flour mixture until just blended. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature, or freeze.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 316mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 436mg