Gingerbread loaves

Gingerbread Loaves recipe

⚠ Note: for metric to imperial (or vice-versa) conversion please refer to our article on Cooking Measurements 101.
♼ Featured image is generic and may not represent the (final) appearance of a dish.
♼ Recipe origin is unknown. Gingerbread loaves, recipe Rating: 4.4
Number of votes:84

Ingredients

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 eggs

1 cup molasses

1/2 cup boiling water

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2-3/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

4 teaspoons ginger

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for glaze

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 to 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8 x 4-inch loaf pans. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. In a small bowl, combine molasses, water, and baking soda; mix well and beat into brown sugar mixture. Gradually add flour, baking powder, spices, and salt; mix well. Spoon batter into greased pans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until loaves spring back when touched lightly in the center. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool 1-1/4 hours or until completely cooled. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; brush loaves with glaze.