Dan Sheppard Makes Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Inspired by Starbucks

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine can be more economical.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative, and water can be used for a lighter loaf.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia powder

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia offers a low-calorie option, while granulated sugar is usually cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, add butter and white granulated sugar.

Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for about 2-2.5 minutes.

Add in vanilla extract, egg, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and applesauce.

Mix with the hand mixer for another minute until fully combined.

Gradually add in flour while mixing until just combined; do not overmix.

Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan lined with parchment paper and coated with shortening.

Bake in the oven for about 1 hour or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Let the loaf cool before removing it from the pan.

Optionally, glaze with cream cheese frosting and top with crushed walnuts.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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