Gingerbread Loaf With Frosting Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Loaf With Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE LOAF:; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Orange Extract; 1-1/2 cup Flour; 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves; 2-1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce; FOR THE FROSTING:; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 teaspoons Orange Extract; 2-1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE LOAF:
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Orange Extract
1-1/2 cup Flour
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
2-1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
FOR THE FROSTING:
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoons Orange Extract
2-1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Spray a loaf pan or pans with nonstick cooking spray. (I used 3 mini pans.)
2
Cream the butter, sugar, and orange extract. Add in flour, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined. Stir in applesauce. Distribute the mixture between the baking pans.
3
Bake for about 40 minutes or until an inserted wooden toothpick comes out clean.
4
In the meantime, for the frosting, in a separate bowl cream the cream cheese. When the cheese is fluffy, add in vanilla and orange extracts. Mix confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Note: This makes a lot of frosting and I actually doubled the loaf recipe and made 6 loaves and 1 frosting serving. Each loaf still had ample frosting per loaf.
6
Enjoy!
7
(Recipe adapted from FreeStarbucksRecipies.com)

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE LOAF:, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, 1 teaspoon Orange Extract, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Loaf With Frosting 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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Gingerbread Loaf With Frosting

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Variations & substitutions

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