Best 11 Gingerbread Honey Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable aroma and rich flavor of a gingerbread honey loaf, a classic treat that combines the warmth of gingerbread with the natural sweetness of honey. This traditional loaf cake offers a moist and tender crumb, perfectly balanced with the piquant flavors of ginger and the subtle sweetness of honey. Whether you're looking for a cozy holiday treat or a delightful snack to enjoy all year round, this gingerbread honey loaf is sure to impress with its irresistible taste and comforting aroma.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD LOAF



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Enjoy this old-fashioned ginger loaf recipe originally from Holland. This moist spicy bread smells delicious while it's baking...and slices are wonderful spread with cream cheese. The recipe makes two big loaves, so we have one to eat and one to freeze for later...or to give away. -Martina Biemond, Rosedale, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cloves
1-1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, syrup and oil. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thin). Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GINGERBREAD LOAF



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The best homemade gingerbread recipe. Perfectly spiced and moist this bread is the perfect breakfast or dessert for the holidays. It tastes just like Starbucks!

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and salt, set aside.
  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the molasses and vanilla.
  • One at a time add the eggs and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the stand mixer alternately with the buttermilk, stirring just until blended after each addition.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes then remove from the loaf pan to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 341 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PAIN D'ÉPICES - SPICED FRENCH GINGERBREAD LOAF WITH HONEY



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A French classic and one that I will me making myself from now on, having just paid a small fortune for a tiny, if delicious loaf from my local boulangerie! This is a cross between sticky ginger parkin and a gingerbread cake or a tea loaf. It is not as moist as parkin or gingerbread, but it is extremely good when spread with butter or even better, when toasted.......divine! It is also surprisingly good when served with cheese. Another idea that I discovered in a local café, is to serve it warm with a dollop of crème fraiche and a little bunch of fresh berries on top, a perfect dessert for an elegant dinner party! This improves with keeping and makes a wonderful gift for a foodie friend or hostess - wrap in cellophane and attach a ribbon with serving suggestions. If you cannot source Quatre Épices, I have a recipe on zaar to make it at home! Recipe #283280

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 1 Pain d'epices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

100 g honey
140 g wholemeal flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
100 ml milk
1 egg
40 g butter
65 g soft brown sugar
40 g crystallized ginger, chopped in to small pieces
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon quatre-epices (4-spice powder, usually made of pepper, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/360°F.
  • Warm the milk and then add the honey, sugar and butter stirring well.
  • Put the flour, baking powder, ground ginger and quatre -épices in a mixing bowl, make a well in the middle, break the egg into it, and add the milk mixture. Mix well (or just throw the whole lot into a food processor). Add the crystallised ginger and mix well once again.
  • Pour into a well buttered 23-cm loaf tin and bake for 25 minutes. Lower the heat to 150C/300F and cook for a further 15 minutes. Remove from the tin and cool on a wire rack.
  • Store wrapped in clingfilm to keep it moist.

HONEY GINGERBREAD



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Categories     Dairy     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Spice     Spring     Clove     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup minced drained stem ginger in syrup
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
Whipped cream
Chopped drained stem ginger in syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8-inch square glass baking dish. Sift first 7 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in honey and 1/4 cup minced ginger. Beat in eggs. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Spread batter in prepared dish. Bake until gingerbread begins to pull away from sides of dish and is springy to touch, about 50 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into squares and topped with whipped cream and chopped ginger.

GINGERBREAD



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This classic Gingerbread Loaf recipe has been around for generations! Passed down from one baker to the next, it's become a Christmas favorite in our home! Soft, flavorful and oh so tasty, this traditional gingerbread is a winner!

Provided by Janelle

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (I used salted)
1 egg
1 cup unsulphured molasses
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup apple sauce (optional for moistness)
1/4 cup diced crystallized ginger (optional - for a Starbucks copycat recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F.
  • Prepare a bread pan by lining with parchment paper and spraying with cooking spray. This will ensure bread slips right out of your pan with zero sticking.
  • Blend sugar and butter together until fluffy.
  • Add egg and molasses and beat well, scraping sides as needed.
  • Add baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt. Mix well.
  • Add flour in 1/2 cup at at time and mixing between each addition.
  • While mixing, SLOWLY add water to thin batter out. Now is the time to add the apple sauce if you wish, though I didn't need it.
  • If adding the crystallized ginger, add now.
  • Pour mixture into prepared bread pan and bake for 55 minutes. Remove from oven and add create a tent over bread to prevent from edges getting to dark.
  • Place bread back in oven and bake for 15 - 20 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven when a toothpick inserted into the middle of bread comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 43 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 390 grams sodium, Sugar 41 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

GINGERBREAD LOAF CAKE



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Make our multifunctional ginger and honey loaf cake. Enjoy with yogurt and stewed fruit for a festive brunch, or try as a teatime treat slathered with butter

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h

Yield Cuts into 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

100g butter, plus extra for the tin
100g honey
125g dark brown demerara sugar
4 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
200g self-raising flour
¼ tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
large pinch of grated nutmeg
large pinch of ground cloves
large pinch of ground allspice
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and butter and line a 900g loaf tin. Put the honey, butter and sugar in a saucepan and warm over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter has melted and the sugar dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour in the milk and vanilla, then set aside to cool.
  • Tip the flour into a bowl with the baking powder, spices and a pinch of salt. Add the egg, then gently fold in along with the melted butter mixture. Once combined, tip into the prepared tin, place on a baking tray, and bake for 40 mins until springy to the touch and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool for 10 mins in the tin, then place on a cooling rack and leave to cool completely. Will keep in an airtight container for up to four days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

GINGERBREAD & HONEY LOAF



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Make our multifunctional ginger and honey loaf cake. Enjoy with yogurt and stewed fruit for a festive brunch, or try as a teatime treat slathered with butter

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h

Yield Cuts into 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

100g butter, plus extra for the tin
100g honey
125g dark brown demerara sugar
4 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
200g self-raising flour
¼ tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
large pinch of grated nutmeg
large pinch of ground cloves
large pinch of ground allspice
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and butter and line a 900g loaf tin. Put the honey, butter and sugar in a saucepan and warm over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter has melted and the sugar dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour in the milk and vanilla, then set aside to cool.
  • Tip the flour into a bowl with the baking powder, spices and a pinch of salt. Add the egg, then gently fold in along with the melted butter mixture. Once combined, tip into the prepared tin, place on a baking tray, and bake for 40 mins until springy to the touch and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool for 10 mins in the tin, then place on a cooling rack and leave to cool completely. Will keep in an airtight container for up to four days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

TRADITIONAL GINGERBREAD LOAF



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Fill your home with the smell of the holidays! This delicious gingerbread loaf dessert is freezer-friendly and makes a great gift!

Provided by Sylv

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup milk
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup molasses
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup applesauce
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine milk, brown sugar, molasses, oil, applesauce, and eggs in a large bowl; mix together until well blended. Stir into flour mixture until just blended. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature, or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 316 mg, Sugar 27 g

GINGERBREAD LOAF



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Enjoy the old-fashioned appeal of gingerbread in a loaf with this recipe originally from Holland. This moist, spicy bread smells wonderful while baking, and slices go well with cream cheese. Makes a great holiday gift and is freezer-friendly, too!

Provided by Karen Zastrow

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cloves
1 ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups milk
1 cup maple syrup
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl.
  • Combine milk, maple syrup, eggs, and oil in a bowl. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture until just moistened into a thin batter. Pour evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans and cooling completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

HONEY GINGERBREAD



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This is a wonderful cake to serve with Thanksgiving. Most people already have all the ingredients in their cupboard. It is a dense cake, somewhat like banana bread. The Honey Whipped Cream complements it perfectly! Fireweed Honey would provide a bit of butteriness to the bread A subtle difference among the ginger, but not a bad one. For a super-sweet gingerbread, you could try using Orange Blossom Honey, but you will find that the citrus aftertaste will get lost in the ginger. For something a bit different, you can try Arrowleaf Honey or Butterbean Honey. They both sweeten without being overly sweet, and do not supply a taste of their own. Great if you want just the flavor of the spices coming through

Provided by oilpatchjo

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loafs, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter (or margarine, softened)
1 1/2 cups honey, divided
1 egg
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons ginger (ground)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pans.
  • Cream together butter and 1/2 cup honey. Mix in egg In a separate bowl, blend flour, ginger, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  • In a third bowl, blend remaining honey with boiling water use mixer to blend creamed honey and 1/3 dry ingredients, then 1/3 wet ingredients, alternating until all dry and wet ingredients are added.
  • Turn into pans, bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 40-50 minutes.
  • Honey Whipped Cream: Beat whipping cream until it starts to thicken. Add honey and vanilla. Continue beating until topping reaches desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 154.4, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 19.6, Protein 2

HONEY-GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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These gingerbread cookies include a generous amount of honey, which gives them a pale golden color and a mildly sweet flavor. If you are making the Gingerbread Town-Square Cake, you can use this template to trace and cut out the different townhouse shapes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen town houses, 4 dozen deer or trees, or 6 dozen men

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup honey
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
Royal Icing for Gingerbread Cookies

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in honey and molasses. Reduce speed to low. Gradually add flour mixture, and beat until just combined. Divide dough into 3 portions, and wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a generously floured piece of parchment, roll dough to a scant 1/4 inch thick. Brush off excess flour. Slide dough and parchment onto a baking sheet, and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Cut out desired shapes. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Bake cookies for 6 minutes. Remove sheets from oven, and tap them firmly on counter to flatten cookies. Return to oven, rotating sheets, and bake until crisp but not darkened, 6 to 8 minutes more. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
  • Spoon icing into a pastry bag fitted with a very small plain round tip (such as Ateco #0 or #1). Pipe designs on cookies. Let cookies stand at room temperature until set, at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your gingerbread honey loaf turns out flavorful and delicious.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip or substitute ingredients, as this could affect the outcome of the loaf.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the loaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the loaf in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the loaf cooks evenly.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help the loaf set properly and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Gingerbread honey loaf is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for the holidays. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a special treat to serve at your next party or a simple snack to enjoy at home, gingerbread honey loaf is sure to please.

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