Name: Gingerbread Loaves
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup McKenzie's Wholemeal Spelt Flour; 1 cup plain flour; 3 tsp McKenzie's Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp McKenzie's Bi-Carb Soda; 3 tsp McKenzie's Ground Ginger; 1 tsp McKenzie's Ground Cinnamon; 165g butter, melted; 1/2 cup milk; 2 extra large eggs; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup golden syrup; 1 cup icing sugar, sifted; 2 tbs lemon juice; 10g butter, melted; 2 tbs, toasted McKenzie's Shaved Coconut (Dried); Finely sliced glace ginger (for decoration)

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line the base and sides of 4 x mini loaf pans, 6 x 13cm. Place the flours, baking powder, bi-carb soda, ginger and cinnamon in a large bowl and mix well.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine butter, milk, eggs, sugar and golden syrup. Whisk until well combined. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Pour between loaf pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

Step 3

For icing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Spoon over the cooled cakes, sprinkle with coconut and ginger and allow to set.

Gingerbread Loaves