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    Home » Recipes » Copycat Recipes

    Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

    Published on July 22, 2020 - Updated on January 21, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 3 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    starbucks gingerbread loaf
    This Gingerbread Loaf is another great Copycat recipe from Starbucks. Nice and moist and packed full of flavor. Yummy!
     
    copycat starbucks gingerbread loaf

    I enjoy making Copycat recipes. And this Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf recipe is no exception.

    loaf batter ready for the oven
    Gingerbread Loaf Batter

    This gingerbread loaf is very flavorful thanks to the spices used in this recipe. The addition of applesauce ensures that this loaf is nice and moist.

    loaf fresh out of the oven
    Gingerbread Loaf fresh out of the Oven

    ⭐ Copycat Rating

    Since the goal of a Copycat Recipe is for it to taste exactly like the original, it's only natural to rate this recipe against the original. This Copycat recipe rates a solid 8 out of 10 in my opinion.

    copycat starbucks gingerbread loaf

    🥜 Nut Allergies

    This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.

    copycat starbucks gingerbread loaf

    For more delicious recipes like this one, make sure you check out my other Bread Recipes. My Cinnamon Bread is absolutely delicious and a family favorite.

    copycat starbucks gingerbread loaf

    💭 Recipe Tip

    While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.

    philadelphia cream cheese

    If you enjoy making copycat recipes like I do, make sure you check out my collection of Copycat Recipes. Our Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf is another great Starbucks recipe.

    copycat starbucks gingerbread loaf

    If you like the taste of gingerbread, you should try my Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting or my Gingerbread Cookies. Yummy!

    For more great recipes with Unsweetened Applesauce, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Rachael's Horseradish French Fry Dipping Sauce
    • Kathy's Delicious Applesauce Meatloaf
    • Delicious Applesauce Brownies
    • Spiced Applesauce Bread with Pecans

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Copycat Gingerbread Loaf recipe from Starbucks (see recipe card for quantities): Unsalted Butter, White Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Eggs, Unsweetened Applesauce, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Ground Nutmeg, Chopped Walnuts, Cream Cheese, Vanilla Extract and Powdered Sugar.

    🥣 How to make Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

    Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Set aside.
    In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, egg, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
    Stir in applesauce. Gradually add flour a little at a time until just combined. Do not over mix.
    Evenly spread into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Let the loaf cool in the loaf pan for approximately 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack letting it cool completely before frosting.
    In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla. Gradually add the powdered sugar a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
    Spread frosting evenly over the cooled gingerbread loaf. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.

    Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

    Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

    This Gingerbread Loaf is another great Copycat recipe from Starbucks. Nice and moist and packed full of flavor. Yummy!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 55 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Bread Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 477 kcal

    Equipment

    • Loaf Pan

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
    • 1 cup White Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
    • 1 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 2 teaspoon Ground Ginger, ground
    • 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, ground
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg, ground
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
    • Chopped Walnuts, for garnish

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, egg, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
    • Stir in applesauce. Gradually add flour a little at a time until just combined. Do not over mix.
    • Evenly spread into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Let the loaf cool in the loaf pan for approximately 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack letting it cool completely before frosting.

    Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla. Gradually add the powdered sugar a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
    • Spread frosting evenly over the cooled gingerbread loaf. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.

    Notes

    → This recipe may contain wheat/gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy. Please take the necessary precautions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 583IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    3 Comments

    1. Pam

      July 25, 2020 at 10:33 am

      This is so good. While I love a good gingerbread. The taste can sometimes be a little strong and a little goes a long way for me. What I like about this recipe is the mild flavor. The cream cheese frosting is a great combination. I could eat the whole loaf 😋

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    2. Cam

      November 30, 2020 at 9:05 am

      Pretty sure you don't want to use garlic cloves (if you can even find such a thing). Must be a typo under What Ingredients Do I Need?

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        November 30, 2020 at 9:25 am

        You are correct. The recipe Card was correct (Ground Cloves not Garlic Cloves) but the narrative above had a typo. Thanks for pointing that out. I have corrected the typo.

        Reply

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