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Soft Christmas Gingerbread Loaf Cake

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This Soft Christmas Gingerbread Loaf Cake is a moist, warmly spiced treat perfect for holiday dessert tables or gifting. Featuring traditional festive spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, combined with molasses for rich flavor, this loaf cake is an easy and delicious alternative to classic gingerbread cookies.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, molasses, and eggs until smooth and well combined to create the cake’s moist base.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, cloves, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
  4. Incorporate Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to form a smooth batter without overmixing.
  5. Bake the Loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing to maintain structure and flavor.

Notes

  • For a more intense molasses flavor, use robust or blackstrap molasses.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the loaf tender and soft.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Optionally, dust the cooled loaf with powdered sugar or glaze with a simple icing for extra sweetness.
  • This loaf freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

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