Description

A warmly spiced gingerbread loaf with molasses and rich flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Perfect for the holiday season, it’s delicious on its own or served with a dollop of whipped cream.

Ingredients

? 2 cups all-purpose flour
? 1 cup brown sugar, packed
? 1/2 cup granulated sugar
? 1 teaspoon baking soda
? 1 teaspoon ground ginger
? 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
? 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
? 1/2 teaspoon salt
? 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
? 2 large eggs
? 1 cup molasses
? 1/2 cup hot water
? 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. ✨

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until well combined.

3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, molasses, hot water, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

4️⃣ Combine Mixtures:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5️⃣ Pour into Pan:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

6️⃣ Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7️⃣ Cool and Serve:
Allow the gingerbread loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy! ?️?

Notes

◻️ This gingerbread loaf is perfect for the holiday season!
◻️ Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for a festive touch! ?

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert, Holiday
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American, European