Print

Gingerbread Loaf with Orange Icing

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A cozy, warmly spiced quick bread with rich molasses and bright orange icing, perfect for holiday mornings or afternoon tea.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup unsulphured or dark molasses
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease an 8×4 or 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine the molasses and hot water in another bowl until smooth.
  4. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients alternately to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Bake the batter in the prepared loaf pan for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the loaf in the pan for 1 hour before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Finish the icing by whisking together the confectioners’ sugar and orange juice, then drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

For thicker icing, add more confectioners’ sugar. Store the iced loaf covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://daytasty.com/gingerbread-loaf-with-orange-icing/