Tis' the season to indulge in flavors that evoke cherished holiday memories. Our Vegan Gingerbread Loaf is a heartwarming treat, impeccably blending rich molasses, sweet sugar, and an orchestra of classic spices, creating a cake that's tender, moist, and sure to impress. Your festive gathering won't just be lit by lights; the aroma of this loaf will cast its own enchanting spell. Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply exploring, this melt-in-your-mouth loaf will become the star of your holiday table.
Ingredients For Vegan Gingerbread Loaf
- 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter
- ½ cup dark molasses
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- A dash each of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves for that festive flair
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour (For gluten-free, King Arthur Measure for Measure flour gets our nod. It's best not to sub with almond or baking flour.)
- 1 cup quick oats
For the Vegan Vanilla Icing:
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon softened vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For a Rich Vegan Cream Cheese Icing:
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz vegan cream cheese
- 4 tablespoon softened vegan butter
Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
- Heat It Up: Warm up the oven to 375°F (190°C) and embrace the festive feels.
- Whisk the Wet Mix: In a roomy bowl, blend almond milk, vegan butter, molasses, sugar, vanilla, and all those wonderful spices. The aroma is half the holiday spirit!
- Fold in the Dry: Introduce flour and oats to the wet mix. Stir gently until you get a smooth batter.
- Bake the Goodness: Pour this festive concoction into a 9x11 inch loaf pan, either greased or lined with parchment. Bake for 40-45 minutes. The perfect test? A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Icing on the Cake: While your loaf is baking to perfection, whip up your chosen icing using an electric mixer. Once baked, let the loaf cool for about 10 minutes, then lavish it with your delicious icing.
Frequently Asked Questions
To store leftover gingerbread cake, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and place it in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you wish to keep it longer, consider refrigerating for up to a week or freezing for up to 3 months. Ensure it's well-sealed to prevent drying out or absorbing other fridge/freezer odors.
You can definitely make this loaf gluten-free by swapping the regular all purpose flour with gluten-free flour. Our favorite gluten-free flour is King Arthur Measure for Measure.
Yes! Absolutely! Here are some other gingerbread recipes you might love!
Gingerbread Cupcakes
Gingerbread Protein Shake
Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
Gingerbread Muffins
Vegan Gingerbread Loaf
Ingredients
Vegan Gingerbread Loaf
- 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 1 ¾ cup regular or gluten free all purpose flour If gluten-free, I recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Please don't substitute any other flour such as almond flour, baking flour, etc.
- 1 cup quick oats
Vegan Vanilla Icing
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon softened vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Vegan Cream Cheese Icing
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz vegan cream cheese
- 4 tablespoon softened vegan butter
Instructions
Vegan Gingerbread Loaf
- Preheat the oven to 375
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the almond milk, melted vegan butter, molasses, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves together until combined. Add the flour and oats and milk until a batter forms.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x11 inch loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until you can stick a toothpick down the middle and it comes out clean.
- While the loaf is baking, if you're icing your loaf - use an electric hand mixer to mix your icing ingredients (your choice of vanilla icing or cream cheese icing)! Allow the loaf to cool for about 10 minutes and then spread the icing over the loaf. Enjoy!
Heather says
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make.
Jillian says
Hi Heather, wonderful! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed my gingerbread recipe!