Gingerbread Loaf is a slightly sweet, tender bread with a deep molasses flavor and plenty of spices. This moist, easy-to-make quick bread is perfect for Christmas gatherings or as a special homemade gift for family and friends!
2-3Tablespoonshalf and half- depending on desired consistency
1/2teaspoonvanilla
1/2teaspooncinnamon
1 ½cuppowdered sugar (172 grams)
Instructions
Prep. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a large loaf pan.
Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, mix together the canola oil, egg, milk, sour cream, molasses, and vanilla. Set aside.
Combine dry ingredients. In medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Stir well and then add to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour gingerbread batter into well greased loaf pan. Bake on 350 degrees for 38-42 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pan after 15 minutes or so. Let cool on baking racks.
Make the icingMelt the butter in small bowl. Add vanilla and half and half - and mix well. Add cinnamon and powdered sugar and combine. May need to add more half and half or powdered sugar, depending on your desired consistency. I made mine a little runny for drizzling with a spoon.