Ginger Molasses Loaf or Muffins!

Warm, Cozy & Perfect

If fall had a smell, it would be this Ginger Molasses Loaf baking in the oven. Warm cinnamon, spicy ginger, deep molasses, and a tender crumb come together to make the most comforting quick bread — perfect with coffee, tea, or a slow morning at home.

This recipe is simple, nostalgic, and endlessly cozy. The batter comes together easily in a stand mixer, and you can bake it as a beautiful loaf or as soft, bakery-style muffins. Either way, your whole kitchen will smell amazing. My mom used to make these into mini muffins and they were my favorite snack in my lunch as a kid.

Why You’ll Love This Ginger Molasses Recipe

• Warm, cozy fall spices in every bite

• Molasses keeps it incredibly moist

• Easy ingredients you already have in your pantry

• Flexible recipe — bake as a loaf or muffins

• Optional sugar topping that adds a perfect sparkle + crunch

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp cloves

• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

• 6 tbsp butter, softened

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup molasses

• 1 large egg

• ¾ cup warm borderline hot water

(Optional: Extra sugar for sprinkling on top)

How to Make the Ginger Molasses Loaf

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat to 350°F.Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

• Flour

• Baking soda

• Ginger

• Cinnamon

• Cloves

• Nutmeg

Set aside.

3. Cream the Butter, Sugar, & Spices

In your stand mixer, beat:

• Softened butter

• Sugar

Mix until creamy and fragrant.

4. Add the Molasses + Egg

Beat in the molasses and egg until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.

5. Alternate Wet & Dry

With the mixer on low, alternate:

• Adding a little of the dry mixture

• Adding a splash of warm water

Continue until everything is incorporated. The batter will be smooth, dark, and glossy.

6. Optional: Sugar Topping

Sprinkle the top lightly with granulated sugar for a sweet, crackly finish.

7. Bake the Loaf

Bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

How to Make Ginger Molasses Muffins

This recipe makes delicious, tender muffins — perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts.

1. Prep the Pan

Line a muffin tin with 12 liners or grease well.

2. Fill

Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups (about ¾ full).

3. Optional Topping

Sprinkle with sugar before baking.

4. Bake

Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the tops spring back.

Cool fully or enjoy warm.

Tips for the Best Texture

• Use room-temp butter so it creams easily with the sugar

• Don’t skip alternating wet and dry — it keeps the crumb soft

• Warm water helps the molasses blend smoothly

• Sprinkling sugar on top adds the prettiest sparkle

A Perfect Fall & Winter Bake

This Ginger Molasses Loaf is the kind of bake that instantly feels like fall — cozy, warming, and full of nostalgic spice. Whether you make it as a loaf or muffins, it’s guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite.

If you bake it, tag me — I’d love to see your cozy fall loaf or muffins! 🍂✨

Lauren Morgan

-The Weeknight Homemaker