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Vegan Gingerbread Loaf Cake on a white plate with a gold fork.
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Vegan Gingerbread Loaf Cake

This Vegan Gingerbread Loaf Cake recipe is well-spiced, moist, and completely eggless. And its topped with delicious vanilla glaze. A Christmas baking favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 283kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • 1 8 ½"x 4 ½"Loaf Pan
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt use half this amount if using table salt.
  • 2 ½ teaspoon Ginger
  • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Allspice
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Cloves
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar, tightly packed
  • ½ Cup Plain, Unsweetened Non-Dairy Yogurt I like So Delicious Coconut Milk Yogurt
  • ½ Cup Canola Oil
  • ½ Cup Plant Milk I used So Delicious Plain Coconut Milk, see note
  • 1 tablespoon Unsulphured Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For the Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4-5 teaspoon Non-Dairy Milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350*. Prepare an 8 ½ x4 ½ loaf pan by greasing it with coconut oil or other oil and laying a parchment sling across the bottom of the pan for easy removal. See photos for reference.

Make the Loaf Cake

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Whisk to combine.
    2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, 2 ½ teaspoon Ginger, 2 teaspoon Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon Allspice, ½ teaspoon Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon Cloves
  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, non-dairy yogurt, canola oil, non-dairy milk, molasses and vanilla. Whisk well to combine.
    1 Cup Light Brown Sugar, tightly packed, ½ Cup Plain, Unsweetened Non-Dairy Yogurt, ½ Cup Canola Oil, ½ Cup Plant Milk, 1 tablespoon Unsulphured Molasses, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk to form the batter. See note.
  • Scrape the batter into prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to spread the batter into the corners of the pan.
  • Bake in a 350* oven for 55-60 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf. It should come out clean.
  • Allow to cool before glazing and serving.

To Make the Vanilla Glaze

  • In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 4 teaspoons of non-dairy milk. Whisk until smooth. Add the remaining teaspoon of non-dairy milk if necessary.
    1 Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted, ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 4-5 teaspoon Non-Dairy Milk
  • Use a spoon to top the cooled loaf with the glaze, allowing it to drip over the sides.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

If you can only find a vanilla vegan yogurt, that's fine! I have tested it with this loaf recipe and it works just fine.
When whisking the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, whisk just until no flour streaks are visible and the batter is combined. Do not over-mix.
To store: slice the loaf, then transfer it to an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or freeze for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg