Vegan Spiced Gingerbread Loaf is a tasty holiday or Christmas season idea.
I like that this cake is so moist and rich thanks to the added molasses and banana.
Homemade Vegan Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Recipe.
This is a delicious loaf cake recipe inspired by a popular holiday standard.
I like how relatively simple this gingerbread loaf is to make!
Did you try my recipe for Gingerbread Whole Wheat Muffins?
That gingerbread muffin recipe is a Mediterranean diet friendly recipe.
However, there is a vegan option available for you too.
To make this recipe you will need a 9 X 5" loaf pan. You can find a variety of loaf pans here.
Frequently asked questions about gingerbread.
Gingerbread is more of a flavor that is associated with holiday baking.
We see gingerbread flavoring in baked goods such as cookies, breads, and cakes.
Gingerbread flavoring features spices such as Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cloves.
Dark molasses is also added for flavoring and coloring.
Some folks say that gingerbread loaf is a bread as it is baked like a bread.
However, others argue that gingerbread loaf is more of a cake as it is sweet and can be enjoyed as a dessert.
While this gingerbread loaf is not fully leavened like a cake, that is it is rather dense, it certainly can be enjoyed as a dessert. But, you could easily enjoy this loaf as a bread for breakfast or brunch if desired as well.
Tips for Making Spiced Gingerbread Loaf.
As an egg substitute, we will be blooming flax seeds in warm water. You can also use an alternative egg replacement if you prefer.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- While this recipe uses a 9X5" loaf an you can alternatively use mini loaf pans for individual sized loaves. You may need to make adjustments as needed when baking however.
- This is a recipe that can benefit from double prepping the pan for nonstick. I use parchment paper that is lightly sprayed with nonstick spray.
- When checking to see if you loaf is done baking, it is best to use the toothpick test. This is because it may be difficult to detect if your loaf has browned from baking.
How to store Gingerbread Loaf
This loaf should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated.
This loaf can also be frozen.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Vegan Pumpkin and Cranberry Muffins
- No Bake Vegan Carrot Cake Bars
- Vegan Marble Cake with Orange
- Easy Vegan Mug Brownie
- Vegan Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
- No Bake Vegan Key Lime Bars
- Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
- Easy Chocolate Chip Hummus
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About this recipe for spiced gingerbread loaf.
This is a simple recipe for a spice gingerbread loaf that is vegan.
It is based on a standard gingerbread loaf recipe.
This recipe uses vegan alternatives for dairy ingredients.
A flax seed egg is used instead of a regular dairy egg. Almond milk is also used in this recipe as well.
Ingredients needed to make Spiced Gingerbread Loaf
- Flax Seeds. Combined with water to make an egg substitute needed to bind the ingredients together.
- Flour. All purpose flour is used.
- Baking powder. Added for leavening.
- Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ground Ginger, and Cloves are spices added to enhance the flavor of the loaf.
- Bananas. Used very ripe bananas that can be easily mashed.
- Molasses. Molasses adds flavor, color, and sweetness to this loaf.
- Brown Sugar. Added for sweetness.
- Vegetable Oil. Used to add moisture to the loaf.
- Vanilla Extract. Added to help enhance the other flavors.
- Almond Milk. Added to even out the texture of the batter.
How to make this Vegan Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Recipe.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
- Start by preheating your oven to 350. Double prep a loaf pan for nonstick. I like to use parchment paper that is lightly sprayed with nonstick in a recipe such as this one.
- Prepare the flax egg by by combining the flax seeds with warm water as it will need about five minutes to thicken up.
- In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the mashed bananas, molasses, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until blended. Then add the flax egg from the second step along with the vanilla extract.
- For the next step we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients, gently stir, and then stir in the milk. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake the loaf for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to site for ten minutes in the loaf pan before transferring it to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Expert Tip👉 When lining your loaf pan with parchment paper, make sure that there is enough paper overhanging the sides of the pan. This will help you easily remove the loaf from the pan for further cooling.
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Table of contents for this recipe.
Vegan Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Recipe, a delicious and simple Christmas holiday cake recipe made with molasses and banana.
Vegan Spiced Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Flax Seeds
- ¼ cup Water -warm
- 2 ¼ cups Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Cloves
- 1 ½ tsp Ginger
- ½ cup Bananas - mashed
- ¼ cup Molasses -dark
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ⅓ cup Almond Milk- Unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper. Spray it lightly with non-stick baking spray.
- Prepare the flax egg by by combining the flax seeds with warm water as it will need about five minutes to thicken up.
- In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the mashed bananas, molasses, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until blended. Then add the flax egg from the second step along with the vanilla extract.
- For the next step we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients, gently stir, and then stir in the milk. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake the loaf for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow the loaf to site for ten minutes in the loaf pan before transferring it to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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