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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Holiday Recipes » Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    Published: December 11, 2017 / Updated: November 10, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

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    Gingerbread Loaf Cake 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 sliced on a plate with candy canes and plaid tablecloth.

    Winter calls for bundling up and cozying up to yummy desserts. I love baking this time of year because all of those lovely holiday spices - gingerbread, cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice - make your house smell amazing while the holiday cakes, cookies, and pies bake in the oven!

    Gingerbread is a classic winter holiday and Christmas flavor that we love to bake with in my house. From our annual cookie exchanges with Soft Gingerbread Cutout Cookies and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies, to gingerbread cakes like Gingerbread Swiss Roll and Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes.

    This Gingerbread Loaf Cake recipe is one of my favorites, and we make it a LOT. I hope you love it as much as we do!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🍫 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step baking instructions
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Baking FAQs
    • ⏲ Kitchen tools and equipment
    • More holiday dessert recipes
    • Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    Gingerbread Loaf with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

    This holiday bread has all of the amazing seasonal spices rolled into one tasty treat that you could enjoy morning, noon, and night (and definitely late night too!).

    • There's only about 15 minutes of hands-on prep time. The rest of the time it's baking in the oven!
    • It's a rich, decadent gingerbread loaf with molasses and holiday spices.
    • You can bake mini loaves and give them as holiday gifts.
    • This gingerbread loaf cake is delicious on its own, but is even more festive with the peppermint cream cheese frosting!

    🍫 Ingredient notes

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

    Holiday spices - Ginger, cinnamon, all spice, and cloves.

    Peppermint - A little bit of peppermint extract goes a long way!

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

    ✅ Step-by-step baking instructions

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

    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.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    Sliced Gingerbread Loaf

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

    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.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Baking FAQs

    How far in advance can I make this loaf cake?

    You can make this a day or two ahead of the time you intend to serve it. Just keep it unfrosted until you are ready to serve.

    How do I store this gingerbread loaf?

    Store the unfrosted loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two or three days, or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    Can I freeze gingerbread?

    Yes! Wrap unfrosted gingerbread loaf cake with plastic wrap, then store in a freezer safe resealable plastic bag or in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

    ⏲ Kitchen tools and equipment

    Ready to make this Christmas dessert? Here's what you'll need:

    • Stand mixer
    • Loaf pan

    More holiday dessert recipes

    • Gingerbread cake roll with holiday trimmings
      Gingerbread Cake Roll
    • six mini gingerbread bundt cakes on a baking rack with red and white napkin
      Gingerbread Bundt Cakes
    • chocolate dipped peppermint shortbread cookies
      Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
    • Red Velvet Cookies on a plate
      Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    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
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    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.

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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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