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Vintage 1940s Gingerbread Loaf With Orange Glaze

Amber Bondar
This vintage 1940s gingerbread loaf with orange glaze is a wonderful addition to your holiday breakfast table. With warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg the quick bread is infused with espresso powder and orange flavors for a unique twist on a classic recipe. The one bowl recipe comes together quickly and bakes in one hour for the moistest, dense loaf with rich butter base. Enjoy a thick slice slathered in soft butter or plain.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 12
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer *Optional
  • measuring cup
  • Tablespoon
  • Teaspoon
  • Juicer
  • Zester

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Cup Butter Softened
  • ½ Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Molasses
  • ½ Cup Cream Or Milk Warmed
  • ½ Tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp Ginger
  • 2 Tbsp Espresso Powder Or 5 TBSP Coffee
  • 3 Lrg Eggs Beaten
  • 3 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • ¾ Tsp Salt
  • 2 Lrg Orange 1 Zested & Juiced, One Juiced
  • 1 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 Tbsp Water Warm
  • 4 Tbsp White Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • In large mixing bowl cream the softened butter with the brown sugar.
    ½ Cup Butter, ½ Cup Brown Sugar
  • Add in the warmed cream and molasses mixing well.
    1 Cup Molasses, ½ Cup Cream
  • Measure and add the flour, spices, salt, and espresso powder. Start blending.
    ½ Tsp Cinnamon, ½ Tsp Nutmeg, 2 Tbsp Ginger, 2 Tbsp Espresso Powder, 3 Cups All Purpose Flour, ¾ Tsp Salt
  • In a measuring cup break the eggs and beat. Add to the mixing bowl and continue to mix the gingerbread batter.
    3 Lrg Eggs
  • Mix the baking soda with warm water in small dish and then add to the batter mixing well.
    1 Tsp Baking Soda, 2 Tbsp Water
  • Juice and zest one large orange and add all to the batter. Fold in the juice and zest until well incorporated.
    2 Lrg Orange
  • Grease one loaf pan and pour batter into it.
  • Bake the gingerbread loaf on the center rack for 45-60 minutes or until the cake tests for done.
  • Remove from oven to wire cooling rack and leave in pan.
  • Juice the other orange and mix with four tablespoons of white sugar. Spoon over the loaf cake being sure to cover the entire surface.
    4 Tbsp White Sugar, 2 Lrg Orange
  • Let cool and absorb liquid glaze in pan until thoroughly cool before removing and slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 191mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Christmas, Christmas cake, Ginger, Gingerbread, Holiday baking, Holiday recipes
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