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Spiced Gingerbread Loaf

Time
1 hr 10 min
Makes
1
Ingredients
15
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup (226.7g/160ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
  • 3/4 cup (180g/ml) hot water (about 100°F (38°C))
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar (I prefer dark in this recipe)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 Tablespoons (30–45g/ml) orange juice
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