## Spiced Apple Butter Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting: Your New Favorite Autumn Treat!
Craving a cozy, comforting bake that just screams fall? Look no further! This Spiced Apple Butter Gingerbread Loaf is an incredibly moist, warmly spiced, and utterly delicious treat, made even better with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon fika, or a delightful dessert. Get ready to fill your home with the intoxicating aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and apple!
### Ingredients:
**For the Loaf:**
* 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ½ teaspoon ground cloves
* ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
* ½ cup packed light brown sugar
* ½ cup unsulphured molasses
* 1 large egg, room temperature
* ½ cup apple butter
* ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk mixed with ½ tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
**For the Cream Cheese Frosting:**
* 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
* ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (add more or less to achieve desired consistency)
* 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream (if needed for thinning)
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