Gingerbread Loaf
220kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/2 cup hot water
Equipment
- oven
- spatula
- electric mixer
- loaf pan
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until evenly combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the molasses and egg, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Slowly pour in the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories220kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein2gFat9gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat3.5gCholesterol25mgSodium190mgPotassium100mgFiber1gSugar10gVitamin A300IUCalcium20mgIron1.2mg