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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    Published: December 11, 2017 / Updated: December 6, 2020 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

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    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting is a holiday treat you and yours will absolutely LOVE this season! It makes a beautiful holiday food gift, and tasty morning, noon, and night snack.

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Have you ever woke up with a very specific hunger craving?

    On the morning of the first phase of my tooth implant surgery, I woke up with a wicked craving for gingerbread loaf.

    I mean: wicked craving.

    I had to make it.

    Where did this craving come from? I had no idea, but I couldn't shake it. I tried to get some work done that morning, but all I could smell was ginger and molasses and all I could imagine was biting into a soft, pillowy holiday bread.

    So as soon as I could, I whipped up a gingerbread loaf... and then sadly had to head out to my tooth implant surgery appointment while it cooled. Which meant: I had to wait even longer before I could satisfy this crazy craving.

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    When I finally could bite into this a few days later, it was still honestly DIVINE.

    Oh my heavens. I love this holiday bread. It's got all of the amazing seasonal spices rolled into one tasty treat that you could enjoy morning, noon, and night (and definitely late night too!).

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    I've made my soft ginger molasses cookies each holiday season since I can remember, and I used many of the same ingredients as the base for this loaf.

    I wanted it to be a rich, decadent gingerbread loaf. So it has a good amount of molasses and holiday spices.

    Sliced Gingerbread Loaf

    When you make this Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting, your house will smell AMAZING!

    The cinnamon, ginger, all spice, and cloves fill the air with so much holiday cheer. I love it!

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    This is a great baked treat to give as holiday gifts to teachers, neighbors, and friends. It's also a delicious dish to bring to holiday parties.

    Or simply enjoy a slice or two of this gingerbread loaf with a warm cup of coffee, hot cocoa, or tea by the fireplace. It makes for a hearty afternoon snack on a cold winter day.

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    I was going to make a classic icing drizzle to top this gingerbread loaf, but instead, I made a peppermint cream cheese frosting.

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Peppermint is a flavor that can easily overpower any dish, so I used a minimal amount in the frosting.

    Then I crushed a couple of candy canes and sprinkled the crushed canes over the top for added flavor and crunch.

    Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    My daughter loves this gingerbread loaf with peppermint cream cheese frosting! I've promised her that we'll make it again before Christmas.

    And, since I couldn't really eat this until the second day after my tooth implant surgery, I can attest that it keeps well for up to a week if kept in an airtight container. I was SO happy when I could finally enjoy this tasty treat! It was even more delicious than I had imagined after the amazing aromas filled my house for days, teasing my tastebuds.

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    5 from 15 votes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 50 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting is a delicious treat to serve at holiday meals or to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea any time of the year.
    Servings: 6
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    Ingredients

    Gingerbread Loaf

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup 8 tablespoons/1 stick unsalted butter, melted
    • ¾ cup molasses
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup buttermilk* see notes for dairy-free option
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • ¼ cup butter softened to room temperature
    • 2 ounces vegan cream cheese
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 4 tablespoons almond milk
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 2 small candy canes crushed

    Instructions

    To make the Gingerbread Loaf

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit.
    • Prep loaf pan by greasing it lightly with butter and then lining the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, spices, salt.
    • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and molasses until well blended. Beat in the eggs and then add the buttermilk and vanilla. Then slowly add the butter and egg mixture (the wet ingredients) to the dry ingredients, mixing until well-combined.
    • Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake for about 50-55 minutes. Do the toothpick test and if the toothpick comes out clean after sticking it gently through the middle of the loaf, then it's done.
    • Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Gently lift out of the pan and place on a cooling rack until it has cooled to room temperature.
    • Once the loaf is completely cool, spread Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting evenly over the top of the entire loaf, and then sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.

    To make the Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    • In a stand mixer, cream together the butter cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, peppermint extract and milk until smooth.

    Notes

    * I make dairy-free buttermilk by pouring a cup of almond milk into a glass measuring cup, then adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then mix and use as buttermilk in the directions.
    * You can substitute vegan butter for regular butter if you wish
    * You can substitute
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    This gingerbread loaf is seriously SO good, and I hope you try it and love it as much as we do!

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      1. Create/Enjoy says

        December 12, 2017 at 11:30 pm

        Never had that but it sounds delicious! I love gingerbread flavor!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:06 pm

          Me too! Thanks!

      2. Danielle says

        December 12, 2017 at 3:51 pm

        This sounds so good! And my boyfriend loves gingerbread so I'll have to give this a try! Thanks for the tips on the dairy-free buttermilk - he's dairy-free/very minimal dairy, so this is a great option! Even for buttermilk pancakes too :)

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:05 pm

          Sounds perfect for him! Thanks, Danielle! :)

      3. Meg says

        December 12, 2017 at 1:32 pm

        HOLY BUSINESS this sounds goooooooooood! So many flavors I love. I am going to have to make this. Thank you for the recipe!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:05 pm

          Let me know how you like it! Thanks, Meg!

      4. Eva says

        December 12, 2017 at 12:44 pm

        5 stars
        Holy cow this looks amazing! I am always looking for new quick bread recipes and the flavor combination looks divine. I love anything within peppermint so I may be putting this frosting on everything...

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:05 pm

          Thanks, Eva! The frosting is pretty versatile!

      5. Ushmana Rai says

        December 12, 2017 at 12:15 pm

        5 stars
        This gingerbread loaf screams Christmas so loud! The perfect epitome for the holiday season to bring cheers!
        Thank you so much for sharing!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:04 pm

          I love making holiday desserts! Thank you, Ushmana! :)

      6. Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

        December 11, 2017 at 9:52 pm

        How pretty! Sounds like it was as delicious as it looks. Maybe I need this craving now!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:03 pm

          Thanks, Catherine! :)

      7. Hannah says

        December 11, 2017 at 2:27 pm

        5 stars
        I cannot agree with you more, this is pure craving! It looks so soft and moist, I bet it was even better as the days gone by. I love the smell of ginger and cinnamon. Nothing better when served with coffee! :)

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:03 pm

          I agree! It's great with coffee! :)

      8. Pech says

        December 11, 2017 at 2:26 pm

        This looks so moist and delicious, and I can imagine it was torture smelling that but having to wait to enjoy it

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:01 pm

          It was! LOL Thanks, Pech!

      9. Ali from Home & Plate says

        December 11, 2017 at 2:13 pm

        5 stars
        This looks moist and delicious and perfect for the holidays. I think the peppermint sprinkle is my favorite part. YUM!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 9:00 pm

          Thank you, Ali! I love the peppermint, too!

      10. Sandi says

        December 11, 2017 at 2:13 pm

        5 stars
        I think I could devour the whole loaf. It's so good!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 8:56 pm

          Thanks, Sandi!

      11. Kristen says

        December 11, 2017 at 2:07 pm

        5 stars
        This looks like the perfect thing to leave for Santa!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 8:56 pm

          That would be a fun way to mix up the traditional cookie routine! :)

      12. Melissa says

        December 11, 2017 at 12:24 pm

        5 stars
        Wow, gingerbread loaf is something I've never tried, it looks delish in the pictures with that frosting!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          December 18, 2017 at 8:55 pm

          Thank you, Melissa!

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