Description
The Gingerbread Latte Loaf is a loaf-cake that captures the flavour of a gingerbread latte in cake form. Imagine spiced loaf cake infused with ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg; sweetened with dark brown sugar and unsulphured molasses; and boosted with a splash of strong brewed coffee (or espresso) plus milk and vanilla. The texture is moist and flavourful, and optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans or bits of candied ginger elevate the experience. A glaze made with powdered sugar, brewed espresso and a hint of cinnamon (and optionally more molasses) adds a finishing sweet touch.
Ingredients
Dry:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
1 ½ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
Wet:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
½ cup dark brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
½ cup unsulphured molasses
2 large eggs, room temp
½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
¼ cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional add-ins:
¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2–3 tbsp candied ginger pieces
Instructions
Prep oven & pan
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5” loaf pan with parchment.Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and molasses. Add eggs, coffee, milk, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.Combine
Add dry ingredients to wet and gently fold until just combined. Stir in optional add-ins.Bake
Pour into pan, smooth top, and bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. (Tent with foil if browning too quickly.)Cool & glaze
Cool in pan 10 min, then transfer to rack. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled loaf.
Notes
This cozy gingerbread latte loaf captures all the warm holiday flavors in every slice! Perfect with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, it makes a lovely homemade gift or festive breakfast treat. Add a drizzle of glaze or sprinkle of powdered sugar for an extra holiday touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
Keywords: Gingerbread latte loaf, holiday gingerbread loaf, molasses gingerbread cake, festive gingerbread latte bread