Gingerbread Loaf Cake Lemon (Printer-Friendly)

Moist spiced loaf with zesty lemon glaze, ideal for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Gingerbread Loaf

01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon ground ginger
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
11 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
13 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Lemon Glaze

15 - 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk milk, molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
06 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest until smooth and pourable.
09 - Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled loaf and let it set before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This loaf strikes the perfect balance between warmly spiced and sweetly comforting, like sharing a secret family treat.
  • The zesty lemon glaze adds a surprising pop that makes it a favorite at every gathering.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter or your loaf will turn out dense instead of tender and fluffy.
  • Adding freshly grated lemon zest to the glaze changed the entire flavor profile, adding a lively contrast to the warm spices.
03 -
  • Using room temperature eggs helps the batter combine more smoothly and rise evenly.
  • The secret to the moist crumb is melting and cooling the butter before mixing it in, which prevents clumps and uneven texture.

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