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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Published: Dec 17, 2020 · Modified: Dec 17, 2020 by Elena Contis · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Starbucks Vegan Gingerbread Loaf

    A copycat Starbucks gingerbread loaf recipe, but vegan! This spiced, super moist cake will instantly get into the Christmas spirit.

    Overhead photo of a gingerbread loaf on a sled.

    You know it is the holiday season when you start seeing see gingerbread recipes pop up. I was in the Christmasy spirit and decided to make this vegan gingerbread loaf from Food by Maria, and WOW was I so glad I did!

    I already had every ingredient I needed just waiting for me in my kitchen. It was like this vegan gingerbread loaf recipe was calling my name! When I took my first bite, I instantly got into the Christmas spirit. This recipe tastes exactly like the gingerbread loaf that Starbucks offers, but vegan!

    Photo of a gingerbread loaf with a couple slices cut and a Christmas tree and plates in the background.

    This recipe gets two thumbs up from me! Make sure to check out Maria's blog for the full recipes here. Her use of applesauce makes this gingerbread loaf so delicious and moist.

    The History of Where Gingerbread Originated From?

    Photo of four gingerbread loaf sliced and stacked on top of one another with a Christmas tree in the background.

    There is a weird unspoken rule about gingerbread. We only seem to eat it in the winter months surrounding the Christmas season. You don't see Starbucks offering gingerbread lattes or grocery stores stocking gingerbread house kits in July. So, where exactly did gingerbread come from?

    According to PBS, the term "gingerbread" originated in Medieval Europe and meant preserved ginger. It was first commonly used for medicinal purposes or in desserts like the German Lebkuchen.

    Where did gingerbread men come from? Queen Elizabeth I is to thank for the adorable shape of gingerbread men. According to Time, Queen Elizabeth I had gingerbread men made for each of her guests at her lavish dinner parties.

    For the common folk, gingerbread men were seen as token's of love!

    Overhead up-close photo of a gingerbread loaf with two slices cut out.

    Then, the Grimm Brother's tale, Hansel and Gretel, came out in the 1800s. While it isn't the most heartwarming of stories, making gingerbread houses took off with the old tale's popularity.

    Gingerbread has now become a Christmas staple, with many people eating gingerbread cookies or making gingerbread houses around this time of year!

    Want More Tasty Recipes?

    Straight on photo of the inside of a gingerbread loaf with a slices cut out in the foreground and a Christmas tree and plates in the background.

    The holidays are the perfect time to whip up extra treats and spend time in the kitchen with your loved ones. Here are a couple other recipes to try:

    • Spiked Mulled Apple Cider
    • Strawberry Rosemary Scones
    Overhead photo of a slice of a gingerbread loaf on a plate and a couple mini bottle brush trees and jingle bells.

    More Dessert Recipes

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    • Vegan Cherry Cheesecake (No-Bake Option!)
    • Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins
    • Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

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