Warmly spiced and moist, this gingerbread loaf is packed with molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, it’s perfect for a holiday breakfast or cozy afternoon treat. This loaf fills the kitchen with a wonderful holiday aroma and pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Servings: 8-10 slices
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and egg, mixing until combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until just combined.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.
6. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.