Ginger Loaf Recipe

Name: Ginger Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup applesauce; Frosting:; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup applesauce
Frosting:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
2
Combine flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
3
Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric blender until light and fluffy; stir in 1 teaspoon orange extract. Mix baking soda into applesauce and stir into butter mixture. Add flour mixture and mix until batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pans.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack until cool, about 1 hour.
5
Combine cream cheese, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon orange extract in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in confectioners' sugar gradually. Spread frosting over cooled loaves. Decorate with crystallized ginger.

1180

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Ginger Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ginger Loaf

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