Starbucks Gingerbread

Indulge in the cozy, spiced goodness of this Starbucks-inspired gingerbread recipe, a perfect way to bring café quality to your kitchen. Crafted with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this irresistibly moist loaf gets its deep, rich flavor from molasses and buttermilk. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this nostalgic holiday favorite easily at home. Whether dusted with a delicate layer of powdered sugar or served plain, this gingerbread loaf is an ideal companion to your morning coffee or a festive treat for entertaining guests. Perfect for the holiday season or anytime you're craving a hint of seasonal magic, this homemade Starbucks gingerbread delivers café-style charm with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Molasses
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and molasses together until smooth and well combined. You can use a hand or stand mixer for this.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-molasses mixture, and beat until just incorporated.

Step 5

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture in thirds, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the gingerbread loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

If desired, dust the cooled gingerbread with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1065.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3481.5

Total Fat 112.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 474.5mg	0%
Sodium 2253.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 593.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 404.7g
Protein 38.0g	0%

Vitamin D 143.2IU	0%
Calcium 822.0mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 4145.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 67.1%