Spiced Gingerbread Loaf w/ Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Icing
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
- 2Mix all wet ingredients together in a large bowl until smooth.
- 3In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
- 4Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.
- 5Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 6Bake for 55–65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- 7Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before icing.
- 8Beat all frosting ingredients together in a stand mixer until smooth, light, and fluffy.
- 9Spread the frosting generously over the cooled loaf.
- 10Place the loaf in the fridge for at least 2 hours to allow the icing to set before slicing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 3 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (optional)
- 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cloves or nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp half & half or milk
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
