Enjoy this delicious loaf, full of warm spices, with your loved ones this holiday season.
Ingredients
Gingerbread Loaf
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbs ground ginger
2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup milk
Vanilla Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbs milk
2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
In a large bowl combine the sugar, butter, and molasses and mix at a medium speed until smooth and well combined. Add in the eggs and incorporate them fully.
Add the ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and vanilla to the mixture. At a low speed slowly add in the flour and mix until the flour is well combined. Slowly pour the milk into the mixture, continuing to mix at a low speed. Incorporate the milk into the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency and all ingredients are fully mixed.
Prepare a loaf pan by greasing it with butter or oil. Set the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake in the oven for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool for 20 minutes before serving without icing.
To ice the loaf, allow the loaf to cool completely.
In a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tbs milk, and vanilla until the icing is smooth and no clumps are left. Pour the icing over the loaf, ensuring an even glaze across the top.
Serve along with a cup of warm apple cider and enjoy in front of a roaring fire.
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