CARAMEL-FILLED SPICED GINGERBREAD LOAF: Unveil Cozy Bliss!
A cozy and comforting caramel-filled spiced gingerbread loaf perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup molasses
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup soft cream cheese
- ¼ cup thick caramel or dulce de leche
- 1 tbsp icing sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ⅓ cup warm caramel
- Crystallized ginger
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one. Mix in yogurt, molasses, and milk. Add dry ingredients until just combined. Bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool fully.
- Beat cream cheese smooth. Add caramel, icing sugar, and vanilla. Chill slightly.
- Cut loaf horizontally. Spread caramel filling inside. Close gently.
- Drizzle warm caramel, add ginger pieces, and dust with sugar.
Notes
- Chill filling slightly for cleaner slicing.
- Use thick caramel or dulce de leche for best results.
- Let loaf cool fully before cutting to avoid tearing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 4g