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Homemade Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Loaf topped with cream cheese frosting

Gingerbread Loaf

A cozy, gently spiced quick bread that tastes like the Starbucks version, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Packed
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Unsulphured
  • 1/2 cup Milk or buttermilk
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For simple glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk For simple glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Cream cheese For cream cheese drizzle, thin with milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. In a larger bowl, whisk the melted butter with brown sugar, then add the eggs, molasses, and milk, stirring until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. If glazing, wait until it's mostly cool.

Notes

This loaf tastes even better the next day, making it a great make-ahead treat. Wrap it tightly after cooling and store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.