Gingerbread Loaf

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until well combined. Add the molasses and vanilla. Mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.

Step 4

Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk, stirring just until blended after each addition.

Step 5

Spoon the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Step 6

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from the pan and cool.