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Gingerbread Loaf with Orange Icing

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A warm, cozy, and spiced gingerbread loaf topped with a bright orange icing, perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup unsulphured or dark molasses
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease an 8×4 or 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the molasses and hot water until smooth.
  4. Beat the softened butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the molasses mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 1 hour, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whisk the confectioners’ sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth, and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.

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Keywords: gingerbread, loaf, orange icing, holiday dessert, spiced cake

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