Description
A delightful blend of spicy warmth and creamy richness, this Ginger Molasses Cream Cheese Swirl Loaf is a crowd-pleaser that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for cream cheese swirl)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry mixture with the butter mixture, alternating with molasses; mix until just combined.
- Prepare the cream cheese swirl by beating the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Layer the batter: Pour half of the loaf batter into the pan, followed by half of the cream cheese mixture. Use a knife to create swirls, then repeat with remaining batter and cream cheese.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If the loaf browns too much, cover with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ginger, molasses, cream cheese, loaf, dessert, baking