Ellens Gingerbread Tea Loaf Recipe

Name: Ellens Gingerbread Tea Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 pinch ground fennel; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 pinch ground star anise; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped to the size of chocolate chips, divided; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup firmly-packed golden brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 extra-large eggs; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1/2 cup nonfat milk (or buttermilk); 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt (or sour cream); Garnishs; whipped cream; seasonal berries

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground fennel
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground star anise
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped to the size of chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup firmly-packed golden brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 extra-large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup nonfat milk (or buttermilk)
2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt (or sour cream)
Garnishs
whipped cream
seasonal berries

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Prepare a 8 1/2- x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan (or Nordicware gingerbread loaf pan) with a non-stick baking spray.
3
Using some light brown sugar (or plain granulated sugar), dust the bottom and all sides of the pan, leaving a thin coating of the sugar.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, pepper, cloves, fennel, nutmeg, star anise, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
5
Mix in 3 tablespoons of crystallized ginger; set aside.
6
Using an electric mixer with a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and creamy.
7
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.
8
Add the vanilla extract and the fresh ginger.
9
Slowly mix in 1/2 of the flour/spice mixture; then add milk and yogurt.
10
Add the remaining 1/2 of the flour/spice mixture; blend just until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
11
Sprinkle the remaining 3 tablespoons of crystallized ginger over the top surface of the batter, pressing the ginger lightly into the batter.
12
Bake approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13
Remove from oven, let pan cool on a wire rack for ten minutes, and then turn cake out out of the loaf pan onto the wire rack to cool completely. When completely cool, using a fine mesh strainer, dust the top lightly with confectioners (powdered) sugar.
14
If desired, garnish with whipped cream and seasonal berries.

836

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1 pinch ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Ellens Gingerbread Tea Loaf falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Ellens Gingerbread Tea Loaf

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Variations & substitutions

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