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Recipes » Desserts » Cakes » Gingerbread Loaf

Published: Nov 30, 2018 · Modified: May 21, 2021 by Krystle Smith · This post may contain affiliate links

Gingerbread Loaf

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Gingerbread Loaf: This moist gingerbread cake has the perfect amount of spice,and is smothered in a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for enjoying with coffee, or gift giving!

Gingerbread Loaf

Found yourself on the naughty list? Trying to impress your new mother in law?  Want to get yourself a Christmas boyfriend?

Fact: It is impossible to be mad at someone who bakes you this cake.

 

gingerbread loaf recipe

This Starbucks gingerbread loaf recipe, is perfectly spiced. Then it is slathered in rich cream cheese frosting. Pop it onto a pretty plate and you’ll find yourself back in the good graces of the neighbor whose lawn mower you never returned, and the only new favorite cousin.

 

starbucks gingerbread loaf recipe

Best of all, this Starbucks Gingerbread loaf is easy on YOU! It takes less than 15 minutes prep, 2 bowls, and one pan!  If you like gingerbread, also be sure to check out yesterday’s gingerbread whoopie pies.

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Gingerbread Loaf

Gingerbread Loaf: This moist gingerbread cake has the perfect amount of spice,and is smothered in a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for enjoying with coffee, or gift giving!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

  • ½ Cup Butter Softened
  • 1 Cup White Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Cup Applesauce
  • 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Teaspoon Ginger Ground
  • 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon Ground
  • 1 Teaspoon Cloves Ground
  • ½ Teaspoon Nutmeg Ground
  • Chopped Walnuts For Garnish

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
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Instructions

For the Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5" loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla,egg, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  • Stir in applesauce.
  • Gradually add flour a little at a time until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Evenly spread into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Spread frosting evenly over the gingerbread loaf. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf adapted via The Country Cook

Serve with:

1. Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf Tips:

  1. Be sure to mix until the flour is just no longer visible. Over mixing will lead to a tough dense cake.
  2. These loafs also freeze beautifully. Make in early December, and thaw/frost before gifting!

starbucks gingerbread loaf

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  1. Carol says

    December 05, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    Made it today and it’s really good. I used a cup of dark brown sugar instead of white. I sprayed and sugared the loaf pan. 😊

    Reply
    • Krystle Smith says

      July 06, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      Sounds like a great idea, thanks for sharing Carol!

      Reply
  2. Linda Winkler says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    I can’t imagine gingerbread without at least some molasses. Most recipes have up to one cup. This is more like spice cake. 

    Reply
    • Krystle says

      March 05, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Linda!

      Reply
  3. Shirlee says

    January 15, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday and it’s fantastic. It was a hit in our house and I will definitely be making it again.

    Reply
    • Krystle says

      April 12, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      So glad ou all enjoyed Shirlee, thanks for taking the time to let me know!

      Reply
  4. Miranda says

    December 07, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this gingerbread loaf is gorgeous! I agree, I don’t think I could be mad at anyone who made this for me!

    Reply
  5. Lama says

    December 02, 2016 at 3:44 am

    Is the applesauce sweetened or not.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • admin says

      December 14, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      Great question Lama! I used sweetened (Musselmans).

      Reply
  6. Lama says

    December 02, 2016 at 3:42 am

    Is the applesauce sweetened or not.

    Reply

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