Gingerbread Loaf
Starbucks copycat gingerbread loaf is the ultimate holiday treat! It's coated in a simple cream cheese frosting and is full of warm spices and rich molasses flavor. Enjoy it for Christmas brunch or a sweet treat at night!
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground clove
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup applesauce
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ -2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 -3 teaspoons whole milk
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
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Whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon ground clove.
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In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup applesauce, 1 tablespoon molasses, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
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Using a spatula or spoon, add the flour mixture to the sugar and oil mixture and mix until everything comes together into a batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
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Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool completely before frosting.
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For the frosting, using a hand mixer, whisk 4 ounces cream cheese, until it is smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2-3 teaspoons whole milk, and ¼ cup of the 1 ½-2 cups powdered sugar at a time, and mix until incorporated.
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Continue adding more powdered sugar until a soft frosting texture is reached. Frost the loaf when it is completely cooled.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (12% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| all-purpose flour | 1.75 cups | - | - |
| baking powder | 2 teaspoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 16.000 |
| ground ginger | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| ground cinnamon | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground nutmeg | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground clove | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| granulated sugar | 1 cup | - | - |
| vegetable oil | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| eggs | 2 large | - | - |
| applesauce | 0.333 cup | - | - |
| molasses | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| vanilla | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| -2 cups powdered sugar | 1.5 | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 12.000 |
| cream cheese | 4 ounces | - | - |
| vanilla | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| -3 teaspoons whole milk | 2 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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