Description
Gingerbread Loaf with Citrus Glaze is a delightful blend of warm spices and zesty citrus, perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any day. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful loaf topped with a refreshing glaze that will leave your taste buds dancing. Serve it warm with tea or coffee for an irresistible experience that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh citrus juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar and molasses until smooth. Add eggs and buttermilk; mix until combined.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed; be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in citrus zest gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with fresh citrus juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg