Ellens Gingerbread Tea Loaf

Warm, spicy, and irresistibly moist, Ellen's Gingerbread Tea Loaf is the ultimate cozy treat for chilly days. This beautifully spiced loaf combines rich molasses, warm ground ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg to create a classic gingerbread flavor that fills your kitchen with heavenly aromas. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under an hour, this fuss-free recipe features simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and baking powder. Ideal for sharing, this tea loaf serves eight and is perfect as a mid-morning snack, afternoon tea pairing, or even a festive holiday dessert. Enjoy it sliced on its own or spread with softened butter for an indulgent twist. Don’t miss the chance to savor this timeless comfort food—perfect for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Brown sugar
• 115 grams Unsalted butter
• 120 ml Molasses
• 120 ml Whole milk
• 1 piece Large egg
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Stir until the mixture is smooth and combined. Remove from heat and whisk in the molasses. Let it cool slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk together until well combined.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, sieve together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the melted butter-sugar-molasses mixture, followed by the milk and egg mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, slice the gingerbread tea loaf and serve it on its own or with a spread of softened butter for an extra indulgent treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	772.9 grams (772.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2597

Total Fat 110.00g	141%
Saturated Fat 61.80g	309%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 456mg	152%
Sodium 2936mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 387.20g	141%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 225.30g
Protein 32.10g	64%

Vitamin D 96IU	478%
Calcium 680mg	52%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 3026mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 58.1%