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    Gingerbread Loaf Cake Recipe

    Published: Dec 14, 2017 · Modified: Nov 8, 2019 by Anna 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Gingerbread Loaf Cake Recipe - moist and perfectly spiced Christmas cake for gingerbread lovers. This coffee shop style cake is absolutely delicious!

    Side shot of gingerbread cake on white plate and in loaf pan.

    Bring the coffee shop style loaf cake into your kitchen with this easy recipe for Gingerbread Loaf made from scratch. Perfect to enjoy on a snowy day alongside a big mug of coffee or tea or gift-wrap and give to friends and family this holiday season.

    I am obsessed with all the ginger molasses baked treats right now! I made my Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies twice already and have a batch in the freezer for Christmas. Now this loaf! It's so good with a cup of latte in the afternoon! Every Gingerbread Cake has to have these two main ingredients: ginger and molasses.

    HOW TO MAKE GINGERBREAD LOAF CAKE?

    • Start by preheating the oven. Grease and flour a 9" x 5" loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, soda, salt and spices.
    • In another mixing bowl, combine butter, molasses and water. Whisk until butter is melted. Cool until not hot to the touch. Add egg and whisk until well combined.
    • Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth.
    • Pour into prepared pan and bake until the toothpick inserted in few places in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and slice.
    Close up side shot of inside of gingerbread cake with powdered sugar and fresh cranberries.

    HOW TO CHECK IF THE CAKE IS DONE?

    Once the baking time is up, check the cake with a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. No toothpick on hand? Use my trick and grab a dry spaghetti noodle. Works like a charm!

    GINGERBREAD CAKE VARIATIONS:

    • topping: You can frost the cake with a cream cheese frosting ( get my favorite recipe for it, here ) or dust it with powdered sugar.
    • shape: This recipe is very easy to make and can be baked in a loaf pan, muffin pan or a 9" square or round pan. I like the loaf shape and that's what I use.
    • add-ons: add chocolate chips, dried cranberries or even nuts to dry ingredients before mixing with wet ingredients.

    Scroll below for the printable recipe.

    MORE GINGER MOLASSES RECIPES:

    Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

    Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Close up side shot of three slices of gingerbread cake on white plate.


    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    GINGERBREAD LOAF CAKE RECIPE:

    Gingerbread Loaf Cake Recipe

    Author: Anna
    Moist and perfectly spiced Christmas cake for gingerbread lovers. This coffee shop style cake is absolutely delicious!
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    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 286 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
    • 2/3 cup molasses ( I used Grandma's molasses )
    • 2/3 cup boiling water
    • 1 large egg
    • powdered sugar for dusting

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Grease and flour a 9" x 5" loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, soda, salt and spices.
    • In another mixing bowl, combine butter, molasses and water. Whisk until butter is melted. Cool until not hot to the touch. Add egg and whisk until well combined.
    • Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth.
    • Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes OR until the toothpick inserted in few places in the center of the cake comes out clean.
    • Cool completely.
    • Dust with powdered sugar and slice.

    Notes

    Keep wrapped in plastic wrap or in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
    This cake can be baked in a loaf pan, muffin pan or a 9" square or round pan. I like the loaf shape and that's what I use. You can frost the cake with a cream cheese frosting ( get my favorite recipe for it, here ) or dust it with powdered sugar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 850mg | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Photo collage for gingerbread loaf cake recipe.

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    1. Laura says

      December 25, 2022 at 2:20 pm

      My recipe is very similar but I use half the ground ginger and add 2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger root; also use 2 eggs. Have made in 8” square baking pan and as mini muffins, but my favorite is a 4x4x9 Pullman loaf pan—beautiful proportions.

      Reply
    2. Lynn Tremblay says

      December 15, 2022 at 6:17 pm

      Hi, Is there no sugar at all in this recipe or was it a forgotten ingredient? Thank you.

      Reply
    3. Laurette S Raby says

      November 23, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      4 stars
      Can this recipe be used for muffins?

      Thank you in advance.

      Reply
      • Lynn Tremblay says

        December 15, 2022 at 6:20 pm

        Did you add any sugar to the recipe, I do not see any in the list of ingredients.

        Reply
    4. mindy says

      September 23, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      amazing, its a keeper!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 25, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        Thank you, Mindy!

        Reply
    5. Taleesha says

      November 25, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      I'm obviously missing something in this recipe. The recipe states, "In another mixing bowl, combine butter, molasses and water. Whisk until butter is melted. Cool until not hot to the touch." Where does it say to heat up this mixture? Double boiler? Saucepan? Please help.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 26, 2019 at 12:10 am

        Hi Taleesha! The water is supposed to be boiling (see ingredients list) so yes, the mixture will be hot. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    6. Rachael Yerkes says

      November 27, 2018 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      This gingerbread loaf cake is dreamy! Seriously, the ultimate Christmas recipe right here!

      Reply
    7. Aimee Shugarman says

      November 27, 2018 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      So much easier than cookies!

      Reply
    8. Alli says

      November 27, 2018 at 8:04 am

      5 stars
      This is one of our favorite gingerbread recipes to make! So so good.

      Reply
    9. Lori says

      November 27, 2018 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! And it's perfect for holiday gifting too!

      Reply
    10. Charity says

      November 27, 2018 at 12:22 am

      5 stars
      I'm really excited to make this! Gingerbread puts me in the Christmas spirit!

      Reply
    11. Sues says

      December 14, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      I can tell how flavorful and delicious this is by the color of it! Sounds like it would go great with my morning coffee 🙂

      Reply

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