Gluten Free Gingerbread Loaf

• portions: 10 servings
• temps actif: 10 minutes
• temps total: 10 minutes

Ingrédients

1/2 cup room temperature butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar (see notes)

1/2 cup molasses

1/2 cup apple sauce

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/2 cups GF all purpose baking flour (I used Bob's Red Mill 1:1)

1 teapsoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons ginger

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 ounces plain cream cheese (at room temperature)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

preheat

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

line pan

Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.

cream butter and sugar

Add the softened butter to a large bowl with the granulated sugar and beat for 30 seconds-1 minute.

add wet ingredients

Beat in all remaining wet ingredients.

add dry

Beat in the dry ingredients, making sure to spoon and level the flour.

mix

Mix just until combined, then add to the prepared pan and spread the top until smooth.

bake

Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

cool

Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

make frosting

Meanwhile, add the room temp cream cheese to a bowl and beat for 30 seconds with an electric mixer.

add sugar

Beat in the vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth. If it's too thin, add in a splash of milk to thin it out to your desired consistency.

frost loaf

Once the loaf has cooled completely, spread the frosting on top.

serve

Top with crushed walnuts and cinnamon and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Taille de Portion: 1 slice
• Calories: 304 kcal
• Lipides Totaux: 15 g
• Lipides Saturés: 5 g
• Glucides Totaux: 58 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 3 g
• Sucres Totaux: 32 g
• Protéines: 5 g