Description
Gingerbread Loaf Cake with Lemon Glaze is a delightful treat that combines the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon with a refreshing lemon glaze. This moist, aromatic loaf is perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet afternoon snack. Each slice offers a comforting balance of flavors, enveloping your senses in holiday cheer. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix molasses, eggs, milk, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg