GINGERBREAD LOAF CAKE WITH LEMON FROSTING

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This was originally a copy cat recipe of a Starbuck's creation. Their version uses orange zest which I am allergic to. So I tried it with lemon and lime, instead, and I found I like the lemon flavored version very much.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

GINGERBREAD LOAF:
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
1 tsp lemon extract
1 c unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp baking soda
FROSTING:
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp lemon extract
2 1/2 c sifted powdered sugar
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • 1. FOR CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 inch loaf pan. Set aside. Stir together flour, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in lemon extract. Mix baking soda into applesauce. Stir this into creamed butter mixture. Add flour mixture. Mix until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack while preparing frosting.
  • 3. FOR FROSTING: Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and lemon extract. Slowly beat in powdered sugar. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting on top. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.

maramawit tesfaye
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This cake is perfect for a holiday party. It's festive and delicious, and everyone will love it.


Nausad rain
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Abu Eusuf
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread cookies. It's a delicious and festive treat.


Ihsan Ali
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I've made this cake for years, and it's always a hit. Everyone loves it!


G Gs
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love it!


Dj Vanish
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This is the best gingerbread cake I've ever had. It's a must-try for any gingerbread lover.


Rani sahiba Rani sahiba
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this cake changed my mind. It's delicious!


Primekid _m
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't get enough of it!


Julie Bryant
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I love the way the lemon frosting complements the gingerbread flavor.


Mohsin Khan Niazi
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This cake is perfect for a holiday party. It's festive and delicious.


Leonel Moraga
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Shahibul islam
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread cookies.


RJ KAWSAR YT
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the cake always turns out perfectly.


hamid youtuber
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This cake is delicious! The gingerbread flavor is perfectly balanced by the lemon frosting.


Muhammad Hashir
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I've been baking this cake for years, and it never disappoints. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Sa Rajib Vai
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This is my new favorite gingerbread cake recipe. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


KYEYUNE JOHN
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I made this cake for my family Christmas gathering, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.


Renee Duhaylonsod
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the lemon frosting complements the gingerbread flavor.


Jackie Richardson
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this cake changed my mind. It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. The lemon frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Sharif Nsubuga
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This gingerbread loaf cake was a hit at my holiday party! The flavors of the ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg were perfectly balanced, and the lemon frosting added a delightful citrusy tang. I'll definitely be making this again next year.