This easy gingerbread loaf recipe with orange peel and chocolate chips is a must try this Holiday season. Drizzle generously with cinnamon icing and enjoy warm or cold!
In a large mixing bowl, combine together sifted flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and gingerbread spice. Add the wet ingredients: melted butter, milk, beaten eggs and molasses. Stir well until combined.
Stir in candied orange peel (cut into small pieces) and chocolate chips. Pour the batter into a loaf tin lined with baking parchment.
Bake in a preheated oven at 360°F/180°C for 1 hour or until ready.
When ready, remove from the tin and let it cool completely before drizzling with the glaze.
For the glaze: Mix together all the ingredients and pour over the cooled loaf.
Optional: Top with candied orange peel and chocolate chips.
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Notes
Cinnamon glaze can be omitted or you can use your favorite glaze/frosting.
Topping the loaf with candied orange peel and chocolate chips is completely optional.
Honey can be used instead of molasses.
I recommend reading the full post for more detailed explanations and tips or watch the video, if any doubts.
The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven. Check after 50 minutes by inserting a skewer in the middle of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Loaf with Cinnamon Glaze
Amount per Serving
Calories
262
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
122
mg
5
%
Potassium
316
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
23
g
26
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
293
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
93
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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