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Gingerbread Tea Loaf

Gingerbread Tea Loaf prepared dish

This gingerbread tea loaf is a delightful blend of warm spices and rich molasses, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea. The moist texture and aromatic flavors make it a comforting treat during the colder months. Serve it sliced, with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey for added indulgence.

This recipe is snack, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include ground cinnamon, salt, baking soda, brown sugar.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the molasses and eggs to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water, and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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