Gingerbread Loaf With Cinnamon Frosting

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups All-purpose Flour
• 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 Cup Eggnog
• 1/4 Cup Molasses
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Topping:

• 1 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/2 to 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• Milk
• 1/3 Cup Chopped Walnuts

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly grease an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.
In one bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder & soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, mix together the egg, egg nog, molasses, syrup, and oil and use a whisk to mix well.
Add the et ingredients to the dry ones, and use a wooden spoon to mix just until mixed.
Pour the batter into the pan, and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon, and mix in one tablespoon of milk at a time until you have a thick glaze.
Spread the glaze over the top of the loaf, then sprinkle top with walnuts.
Let the glaze set for a couple of hours before slicing, then wrap well to store.