Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf | Warm, Spiced, and Foolproof Christmas Quick Bread

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

crystallized ginger

🥗Healthier: fresh ginger

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Fresh ginger can add moisture and flavor at a lower cost.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative.

Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Use a stand mixer to cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar for about 1 to 2 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of unsulfured molasses to the creamed mixture, using a sprayed bowl to help it come out easily.

Incorporate 2 large eggs into the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and mix again.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Add 3 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon of allspice to the dry ingredients.

For the liquid, add 4 tablespoons of buttermilk powder and 1 cup of water to the mixture, mixing slowly to combine everything well.

Mix the batter for about a minute, ensuring not to overmix as it can get tough.

Pour the batter into a lined 8.5 x 4.5 inch cast iron loaf pan.

Bake the gingerbread loaf in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes.

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