Copycat Starbuck's Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Copycat Starbuck's Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, (room temperature); 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1 cup apple butter, (or applesauce); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 block), (room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar; chopped walnuts, (for topping (optional))

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total: 70 minutes

Servings: 8

Author : Brandie @ The Country Cook

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray (the kind with flour in it - like Baker's Joy.)

Step 2

Using a stand mixer or an electric mixer, cream together the butter and the sugar until fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and the egg. Blend in the applesauce.

Step 3

Slowly add the flour, baking soda and spices (ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.) When everything is mixed, pour the batter into your loaf pan.

Step 4

Bake for about 55 minutes until it is risen and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a rack before frosting.

Step 5

Beat the cream cheese with the vanilla and then add 1 1/2 cups of the powdered sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. Add a little more sugar if it's not as thick as you like.

Step 6

Spread a thick layer of the frosting over the gingerbread cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts (optional). Then slice and serve!

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