I enjoy making Copycat recipes. And this Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf recipe is no exception.
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.
⭐ 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.
🥜 Nut Allergy Warning
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.
💭 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.
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.
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:
📋 Gather your Ingredients
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.
📖 Recipe
Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf
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
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
Nutrition
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.
Pam
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 😋
Cam
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?
Chef Rodney
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.