I love to give neighbors and friends homemade treats for Christmas. Most folks are so busy these days that homemade baked goods are a treat. I have found that this Gingerbread loaf recipe is perfect for making in double batches so I can make a bunch of loaves for gifts all at one time. It’s a delicious recipe that it easy to make, easy to multiply the recipe and easy to give as a gift.
Gingerbread Loaf
I make this Gingerbread recipe in both the large-sized loaf and small-sized loaf.
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a 2nd bowl, combine the eggs, milk, syrup and oil.
- Stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients until moistened.
- Pour batter into 2 greased large loaf pans or 7 small pans.
- Bake at 325F for 60-70 minutes for large loaf and 40-35 minutes for small loaf, or until toothpick comes clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then remove to wire rack until completely cooled.
I like to wrap the loaves in colored plastic wrap and either tie with a festive ribbon or slip into one of my upcycled fabric gift bags. Your neighbors and friends will appreciate receiving this delicious and festively wrapped gingerbread loaf as a holiday gift. And you’ll appreciate how easy it is to make and make in large quantities (for all those friends you have!).
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Cynthia L says
This sounds like the perfect bread for family or friends. I am not sure I could pass this on! I love the way you presented it!
Winnie says
Susan – you must realize that this is my kind of post !! 🙂 🙂
Love the look the look of this bread. And I just must try the recipe
BTW – we call it here cake, as it is sweet
I’d really like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
❤ ❤ ❤
Paula@SweetPea says
I’m sure your neighbors love this tasty gift. Thanks for sharing your recipe with this week’s Throwback Thursday party.
Corinne says
I bake a lot for our neighbors and friends too. This would be great to include in our platters as a mini loaf! Thanks so much for the recipe.