Spiced Gingerbread Loaf With Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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).

Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.

Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with water until smooth and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Slice and serve, enjoying the warm spices.

Cooking Techniques

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