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Classic Gingerbread Loaf


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  • Author: chef-caterina
  • Total Time: 110 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy and spiced gingerbread loaf that wraps you in comfort, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 300g Treacle
  • 225g Unsalted Butter
  • 250g Whole Milk
  • 300g All-Purpose Flour
  • 180g Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp (15g) Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Mixed Spice or Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Cardamom
  • 2 Large Eggs (100g without the shell)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
  2. Melt treacle and butter, then combine with cold milk and let cool.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  6. Once done, cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Slice and serve with butter.

Notes

For added flavor, you can incorporate fresh grated ginger or substitute treacle with molasses.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 80 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg