Glazed Sour Cream Gingerbread Loaf
Homemade gingerbread loaf from scratch made with sour cream, brown sugar, molasses, and warm spices, and drizzled with a creamy vanilla glaze. It’s perfect for the holidays!
Servings: 12
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
Gingerbread Loaf
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Gingerbread Loaf
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, or grease with oil, or line with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together the brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices until evenly combined.
- Add the sour cream and molasses and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs and oil.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour and gently mix until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the baking pan in an even layer.
- Bake for 44 – 46 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes then remove to cool completely.
Glaze
- In a small bowl combine the butter, milk/cream, and vanilla extract.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle over the fully cooled bread.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal