Gingerbread Loaf with Cinnamon Honey Frosting
About this recipe
As winter wraps us in its chilly embrace, there's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked treats to warm both the kitchen and the heart. If you're looking for a delightful winter baking project that's not only easy but also perfect for creating cherished memories with little ones, our Date and Spice Loaf Cake is your answer. Picture this: a blend of seasonal spices, the sweet allure of dates, and a heavenly Cinnamon Honey Frosting – a cozy concoction that makes winter baking a joy for all ages. And if you've got little helpers eager to join in the fun, fear not – this recipe is as child-friendly as it gets. So, put on your favorite apron, gather your gingerbread men cookie cutters, and let's embark on a winter baking adventure that's as heartwarming as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Loaf:
- 200g self raising flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 100ml vegetable oil
- 150g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 100g skyr yoghurt
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 50g dates, chopped
Cinnamon Honey Frosting:
- 200g butter, softened
- 800g icing sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vegetable oil, and caster sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the skyr yogurt and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and mixed spice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dates until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, in a large bowl, beat the softened butter until pale and creamy.
- Gradually add the icing sugar, one cup at a time, and continue to beat until smooth.
- Add the cinnamon and honey, and beat until well combined.
- Once the loaf cake has cooled completely, spread the cinnamon honey frosting over the top.
- I topped with gingerbread men and spinkles and enjoy!!
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