Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
This Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf is soft, moist, and packed with warm gingerbread spices. Topped with sweet cream cheese frosting, it's an easy homemade version of the holiday favorite!
Servings: 8
Calories: 466kcal
Ingredients
Gingerbread Loaf
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange extract or squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in the orange extract, orange zest, and applesauce until just combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the loaf is baking, beat the cream cheese and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and orange zest, mixing until creamy.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before spreading or piping the frosting on top. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Mini Loaves or Muffins: Mini loaves bake for about 25 minutes, while muffins take about 20 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Applesauce: Unsweetened applesauce works best and helps keep the bread moist.
- Cream Cheese Frosting: Allow the loaf to cool completely before frosting so it doesn't melt. You can also leave the frosting off if preferred.
- Extra Flavor: Add up to ½ cup chopped nuts, raisins, or dried fruit. A pinch of nutmeg is also a great addition.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months, preferably without frosting. Thaw before serving and add frosting if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
