Gingerbread Loaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x4 loaf pan with nonstick baking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, add the butter and brown sugar. Beat with on medium with a hand mixer until well combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs and vanilla. Continue to beat until the eggs are incorporated.

Step 5

In a small bowl, add the molasses and hot water. Stir with a spoon until combined.

Step 6

Pour the molasses mixture into the bowl with the butter. Beat until combined.

Step 7

Slowly beat the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until the batter is formed, don’t over mix.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 9

Cool for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a cooling rack; allow for the loaf to completely cool before icing.

Step 10

Once the bread is cooled completely, add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Whisk until the icing is smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a little more cream until the desired consistency has been reached.

Step 11

Drizzle the icing on the cooled bread with a spoon. Let the icing set up for about 20 minutes before slicing. Slice and enjoy!