Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf recipe is great for the holidays (2024)

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By Tara Noland on | Updated | 29 Comments

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You can now have a Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf in the comfort of your home and long after it is gone from the store. I had made this recipe to share on AllFreeCopyCatRecipes a few years ago and have never shared it with you.

Make this delicious loaf and serve it with our Copycat Starbucks Caramel Macchiato too! Want more gingerbread recipes? Try our Festive Gingerbread Cupcakes too!

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I was going through the drive thru the other day and saw it on their menu and thought hey, I have made that delicious Gingerbread Loaf before and I don’t think it is on my site either!! I had to change that!! So here is this delicious loaf!!

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This would make a great hostess gift with a little coffee from you know where!! Happy Holidays!! Enjoy!!

The Recipe

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Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

Yield: 4 mini loaves

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

You can now have this delicious loaf at home, Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Frosting

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups icing sugar
  • Candied ginger, chopped in small squares

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease four mini loaf pans 6x3x2" with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. Set aside. In the bowl of a standup mixer with a paddle attachment cream butter and sugars together. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Add the apple sauce and sour cream. Add the flour mixture slowly mixing well.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30 min. or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  4. Cool for 5 minutes and then remove from pan, cool completely on racks.
  5. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until soft and light. Add the vanilla and slowly add 1/2 cup of icing sugar at a time and blend in. Spread the icing on top of the cakes and decorate with the candied ginger.

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  1. Cindy says

    Hi, can I make it in mini loaves???? TY

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    • Tara Noland says

      The recipe is actually for mini loaves, so yes!

      Reply

  2. Jody says

    Can you freeze the frosted loaves?

    Reply

  3. Danny Huyghue says

    Just the comfort food I can offer family during lockdown to lighten the mood.

    I rarely bake, but three cups confectioners sugar sounds like a lot for frosting. Guess it readily reduces, without making things ridiculously sweet like cane sugar.

    Thanks for awesome recipe.

    I LIVE for this each year at Starbucks.

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    • Tara Noland says

      Yes, confectioner’s sugar does reduce down a lot. Usually, you use 4 cups for recipes so this one is even less.

      Reply

  4. Jacinta Ruth says

    Can small bits of candied ginger also be added to the batter? Thank you for your time!

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    • Tara Noland says

      Yummy, sounds like a good idea!!

      Reply

      • Jacinta Ruth says

        How much of the candied ginger bits would you suggest to add to the batter?
        Thank You for your time !

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        • Tara Noland says

          I think 1/2 cup would be nice, if you think that is too much start with 1/3.

          Reply

  5. Cathi Crismon says

    Oh my goodness! This looks absolutely delicious. My mind in spinning right now trying to figure our how to make it vegan. 😉

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    • Tara Noland says

      I don’t use self-rising flour Judy but if you feel confident then use it. It is flour with those two additions so I would think it would work.

      Reply

  6. Sos carina says

    I did this today for my mother and grandma and they both loved it! Thanks for the recipe darling!?

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    • Tara Noland says

      You are so welcome, thanks for taking the time to tell me!! So glad everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply

  7. Charlotte says

    Can I bake this recipe in a regular size loaf pan ?

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    • Tara Noland says

      Yes, you can bake 4 small ones or one large.

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      • Jan says

        Same temp & time?

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        • Tara Noland says

          Same temp and probably 45-50 min. but test it to see if it is done.

          Reply

  8. Deanna Samaan says

    This sounds so good! It looks better than Starbucks!

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    • Noshing with the Nolands says

      Thank you so much Valerie!

      Reply

  9. Susie Gall says

    YUM!! I can’t wait to try this recipe – really beautiful!!

    Reply

    • Noshing with the Nolands says

      Thanks so much Susie!

      Reply

  10. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    That one photo is a keeper. No need for more. Looks luscious!

    Reply

    • Noshing with the Nolands says

      Thank you so much KC!

      Reply

    • Noshing with the Nolands says

      Thank you Linda!

      Reply

Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf recipe is great for the holidays (2024)

FAQs

Did Starbucks discontinue gingerbread loaf? ›

A few years ago, the classic loaf was discontinued, but they did bring it back and now offer it seasonally.

What does Starbucks gingerbread loaf taste like? ›

It's moist, has the perfect amount of spice, is smothered in a thick cream cheese frosting with hints of vanilla and orange, and tastes like an old-fashioned gingerbread loaf. And the best part? You can have it whenever you like, fresh-baked from your own kitchen!

Did Starbucks bring back gingerbread? ›

The Gingerbread Latte was a fixture on Starbucks' holiday menu for nearly two decades before it was discontinued in 2019. But now gingerbread is back with the new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai, and the original Gingerbread Latte will be available as well.

Is the gingerbread loaf at Starbucks vegan? ›

The legendary Starbucks gingerbread loaf is a classic holiday treat but, unfortunately, is not vegan. That's okay, because this homemade vegan Gingerbread Loaf is even better! Warmly spiced, moist, and decorated with vegan cream cheese icing, it's an easy festive cake you'll absolutely adore.

Why is there a shortage of gingerbread mix? ›

Poor harvests and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in a worldwide ginger shortage, right when the demand is high, as people are preparing their Christmas gingerbread. Shoppers have reported having trouble finding the tasty spice, as supermarkets struggle with their supplies of ginger.

What flavor is Starbucks discontinuing? ›

“As a standard course of business, we continually evaluate the ingredients in our stores, and have decided to discontinue raspberry syrup,” a Starbucks spokesperson tells TODAY.com.

What Starbucks drink tastes like gingerbread? ›

Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte

“The combination of the Starbucks Blonde Espresso with the steamed oatmilk infused with olive oil is nice and balanced with the gingerbread syrup uplifting all those spice notes. It's cozy and warming with an enjoyable dash of holiday flavors.”

Does Starbucks still sell red velvet loaf? ›

As for the winter 2024 food menu, Starbucks will be bringing back its fan-favorite red velvet loaf while also adding two new items to its bakery shelves: potato, cheddar and chive bakes and the vanilla bean custard Danish.

Does Starbucks have gingerbread flavoring? ›

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Enjoy the flavors of freshly baked gingerbread with this festive coffee. Aromas of cinnamon and clove and a note of sweetness are blended with our lightest roast for a heartwarming treat.

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Since January 2016, Starbucks has been featuring cookies from Michel et Augustin in all of their US stores.

What is the Christmas drink at Starbucks? ›

Peppermint Mocha - U.S., Canada and Asia

A beloved part of the Starbucks holiday menu for more than 20 years, Peppermint Mocha is made with Starbucks signature espresso, steamed milk, sweet mocha sauce and peppermint-flavored syrup with a crown of whipped cream.

What does oleato mean? ›

Oleato means "with oil" in Italian, according to Starbucks. The line includes a latte and an iced espresso drink. It also features the Oleato Golden Foam, which the company said is a vanilla sweet cream infused with Partanna extra virgin olive oil that can be added to any Starbucks drink.

What's in a Starbucks gingerbread loaf? ›

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], APPLE SAUCE [APPLES, WATER, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED FOR COLOR RETENTION], SUGAR, EGGS, BROWN SUGAR, BUTTER [CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR], ICING SUGAR [SUGAR, CORNSTARCH], WATER, BUTTERMILK [NONFAT MILK, DRY BUTTERMILK, ...

How many calories are in a piece of gingerbread loaf? ›

Nutrition Facts
NutrientValue
Calories164
Fats7g
Saturated fats2g
Trans fats
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ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, EGGS, BUTTER [CREAM (MILK), NATURAL FLAVOR], POWDERED SUGAR [SUGAR, CORNSTARCH], BUTTERMILK [CULTURED LOWFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, MONO- AND ...

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Is Gingerbread Latte discontinued? ›

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