Gingerbread loaf cake

Gingerbread loaf cake is a moist, spiced quick bread, traditionally flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. It is a staple holiday treat in North America and Europe, often enjoyed with a simple glaze or cream cheese frosting.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a carbohydrate-rich, energy-dense cake, with significant sugar and fat content. A typical slice provides a good source of iron and manganese from the molasses and spices.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	220 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Potassium	110 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.12 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	1.2 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	55 mg

Per 1 slice (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Its unique flavor profile comes from the chemical reaction between the acidic molasses and baking soda, which also gives it a characteristic dark color and tender crumb.