Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
INGREDIENTS
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for the loaf:
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 Eggland's Best egg
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1 cup applesauce (or apple butter)
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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2 tsp ground ginger
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp ground cloves
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1/2 tsp nutmeg
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chopped walnuts, for topping (optional)
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for the frosting:
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1/2 block (4 oz.) cream cheese, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar
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