If there’s one recipe that instantly brings holiday warmth into the kitchen, it’s a classic gingerbread loaf—soft, spiced, and filled with that nostalgic molasses sweetness. This easy gingerbread loaf bakes up beautifully, makes your home smell incredible, and is the perfect treat for gifting, snacking, or serving with a cup of tea or coffee.
Why You’ll Love This Gingerbread Loaf
- Perfectly moist and tender
- Balanced spices (not too strong, not too mild)
- Incredibly simple to make
- Makes a great homemade gift
- Tastes even better the next day
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup hot water
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or grease well.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, and egg until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet.
- Pour in the hot water and stir until just combined.
- Pour into loaf pan and bake 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing. The flavor deepens beautifully overnight.
Serving Ideas:
- Add a dusting of powdered sugar
- Drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze
- Serve warm with butter
- Pair with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting
This cozy gingerbread loaf brings all the holiday magic in one simple, delicious bake.
