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Gingerbread Loaf Without Molasses

A simple and delicious Gingerbread Loaf Without Molasses, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. It's definitely a perfect holiday treat for your family and guests!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Cooling time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 4095kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

Make the Gingerbread Loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the sides and bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan with oil spray, then dust with flour or use a baking spray with flour. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, blend softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract, egg, and applesauce. Mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and baking soda.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low after each addition.
  • Once combined, mix on high speed for 2–3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack and let it cool completely for at least 1 hour before frosting.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • While the loaf is baking, prepare the frosting.
  • In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, whip the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and a pinch of salt, then beat until smooth and spreadable.

Frost and Serve

  • Once the loaf has completely cooled, spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  • Slice and serve.
Serving: 1gCalories: 4095kcalCarbohydrates: 591gProtein: 35gFat: 185gSaturated Fat: 112gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 48gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 677mgSodium: 1565mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 11gSugar: 434gVitamin A: 6133IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 268mgIron: 12mg
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