Looking for a cozy and comforting gluten free holiday dessert recipe? This gluten free gingerbread loaf is the perfect seasonal treat. Packed with warm spices, rich molasses, and topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting, this easy gluten free baking recipe is sure to become a holiday favorite in your kitchen.
Why You'll Love This Gluten Free Gingerbread Loaf
This gluten free gingerbread loaf recipe brings all the joy of traditional holiday baking with none of the gluten. Whether you're making it for a festive gathering or just treating yourself to a cozy slice of spiced cake, it's the perfect addition to your gluten-free holiday baking lineup.
- Gluten-free and optionally dairy-free
- Loaded with bold, warm spices
- Sweetened with molasses and brown sugar for deep, rich flavor
- Perfectly cozy with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or mulled cider
It's ideal for holiday brunch, Christmas morning, or as a simple, spiced dessert to enjoy by the fire. Best of all, it's quick to whip up and makes your kitchen smell like the holidays!
Ingredients You'll Need
To make this moist gingerbread loaf, you'll need:
- Gluten Free 1:1 Flour
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda
- Brown Sugar
- Molasses
- Water
- Oil
- Eggs
- Spices: Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves and Salt
To make the cream cheese frosting:
- Confectioner's Sugar
- Cream Cheese
- Vanilla Extract
How to Make a Gluten Free Gingerbread Loaf
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare. Preheat the oven and grease your loaf pan.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
Step 4: Mix, Pour and Bake. Pour batter into your prepared pan and bake for approx 45 minutes.
Step 5: Garnish with cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
Serving and Storage
Serve your gluten free gingerbread loaf slightly warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness. It also freezes beautifully-wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
If you've tried this recipe, please leave a comment below and be sure to tag me on Instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see your creation!
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Gluten Free Gingerbread Loaf
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Gluten Free 1:1 Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ⅔ cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Oil
- ⅔ cup Molasses
- ½ cup Water
- 2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon Cloves
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1½ cups Confectioner's Sugar
- 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for approx 45 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting.
- In the meantime, make the cream cheese frosting. Add the cream cheese and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the confectioner's sugar and use an electric mixer until a smooth frosting forms.
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