Description
This spiced Gingerbread Loaf Cake combines the warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses into a soft, moist cake perfect for the holiday season or any cozy occasion. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s the perfect treat with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together brown sugar, molasses, eggs, yogurt, and vegetable oil until smooth and combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Moisture: The yogurt and molasses add great moisture to this loaf, making it tender and flavorful.
- Storage: Keep the gingerbread loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for later enjoyment.
- Spices: Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to your liking. Adding a pinch of cloves or allspice will give it an extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g