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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 loaf 1314g Recipe makes 1 loaf)
Calories 4473
Calories from Fat 1571		(35%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 174.6g	268%
	Saturated Fat 108.8g	543%
	Monounsaturated Fat 46.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 493mg		164%
Sodium 4995mg		208%
Potassium 774mg		22%
Total Carbohydrate 707.4g		235%
	Dietary Fiber 11.9g	47%
	Sugars 495.7g
Protein 38.6g		77%
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By: Rachel-Snachel
Dec 18, 2005

For those of you who may not like the very spicy, dark version so often served during the holidays, this loaf is lighter and very moist. A hint of orange is a wonderful addition, and the cream cheese icing is a perfect compliment. (Originally published by Veronica Hill.)

1 loaf (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup white sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
1 cup applesauce

frosting

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan, or even a square baking pan.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Dissolve baking soda into applesauce and mix into creamed butter. Add flour mixture. Mix until smooth.
4
Pour the batter into a loaf pan.
5
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out just slightly sticky. (Be careful not to over bake, for this cake can dry out easily. Just remember that the toothpick shouldn't come out clean, but a little sticky).
6
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar. Frost the cake when it is completely cooled. Decorate with chopped candied orange peel or candied ginger.
7
*Note: This recipe tastes best the next day.

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From: Chef #928735

On Dec 23, 2008

The taste is great, just like starbucks, but why does it sink in the middle of the loaf.

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From: Chef #1085447

On Dec 19, 2008

This is a wonderful tasting loaf and the icing is just yummy. However, I am wondering why the loaf sinks in the middle. Sometimes, it sinks during the last minutes of baking, sometimes it looks beautiful when I take them out and then it sinks. I even tried leaving it in the oven after turning the oven off, and it still sank in the middle. Is there anything that can be done to avoid this? One loaf a large hole in the middle and only the two ends could be used. Thanks for any input.

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From: QueenBee49444

On Apr 26, 2008

Excellent texture & flavor. I was a little confused whether to use a 9" square pan (as stated in step one) or a loaf pan (as stated in step ten) so I used one small loaf pan and 5 half pint jars. Immediately after taking the jars out of the oven I sealed the jars with hot canning lids to preserve the bread. We tested one of the jar "loaves" and it was perfect. Hopefully the remaining four jar loaves will stay fresh for several months. I skipped the cream cheese frosting because of the canning. Next time we will make the frosting. Made for PAC, spring 2008

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From: Annisette

On Aug 13, 2006

I made this for my Starbucks-loving friends and everyone thought it was GREAT!! Even my hubby!! And the icing went with it so well!! In fact, there was some icing left over, and we ate it with spoons, right out of the bowl! My oven runs a bit hot, so I did check the cake a little before the time specified. Thanks for a lovely recipe that the whole family (and my friends) really enjoyed!!

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