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A sliced loaf of dark gingerbread dusted with powdered sugar, garnished with red berries, sits on a white plate next to a small bowl of cranberries and a striped cloth.
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Gingerbread Loaf Cake

This easy Gingerbread Loaf Cake is a timeless classic recipe of dense, soft, richly flavored cake where every bite tastes like the holidays.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup hot water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325℉ and coat an 8 ½ x 4 ½ loaf pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cream the butter and brown sugar together and stir in the molasses and egg until well blended.
  • Sift in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper and salt; stir until well completely combined. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg