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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 3918 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Bread
Cuisine:
American
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
Frosting
- 1 ½-2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2-3 teaspoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
- 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.
- 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.
- Using a spatula or spoon, add the flour mixture to the sugar and oil mixture and mix until everything comes together into a batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool completely before frosting.
- 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.
- Continue adding more powdered sugar until a soft frosting texture is reached. Frost the loaf when it is completely cooled.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
3918kcal
(196%)
Carbohydrates
590g
(197%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
161g
(248%)
Saturated Fat
44g
(220%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
67g
Monounsaturated Fat
38g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
443mg
(148%)
Sodium
2842mg
(118%)
Potassium
1788mg
(51%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
406g
(812%)
Vitamin A
2055IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
656mg
(66%)
Iron
15mg
(83%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3918
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3918kcal | 196% |
| Carbohydrates | 590g | 197% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 161g | 248% |
| Saturated Fat | 44g | 220% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67g | 394% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 443mg | 148% |
| Sodium | 2842mg | 118% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 406g | 812% |
| Vitamin A | 2055IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 656mg | 66% |
| Iron | 15mg | 83% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.