Description
Warm and spiced gingerbread that fills your kitchen with nostalgia and delight.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and spices—cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, and milk until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the orange zest and any nuts you choose to include.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with a drizzle of icing, whipped cream, or fresh fruit. Storing: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg