Apple Butter Gingerbread Loaf Cake
with cinnamon maple buttercream frosting
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Best apple butter gingerbread loaf cake with a cinnamon maple buttercream frosting and garnished with gingerbread men.
Easy Christmas dessert idea
The combination of chilly weather and festive atmosphere makes it almost impossible to resist the temptation of a delicious gingerbread dessert. But let's face it, not all of us have the time (or talent) to whip up intricate holiday treats. That's where this apple butter gingerbread loaf cake with cinnamon maple buttercream frosting comes in. It's the perfect combination of cozy and delicious, making it the ideal dessert for a holiday party or winter treat. So grab a cup of hot cocoa or eggnog and get ready to learn how to create this mouthwatering dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Inspiration struck for this loaf cake when I had a lot of left over apple butter and didn’t want to waste it. You can also substitute with regular applesauce if you choose to. The apple butter gives this loaf cake a moist texture while complimenting the molasses and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. This apple butter gingerbread loaf is delicious by itself, but I thought I would whip up some cinnamon maple buttercream frosting for a simple topping that blends well with this winter loaf treat. I made this in a 9x5 loaf pan but you can make mini loaves as gifts, just reduce the baking time.
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Apple butter gingerbread loaf ingredients:
Cinnamon maple buttercream frosting ingredients
How to make apple butter gingerbread loaf
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350℉ / 176℃ and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.