Spiced Gingerbread Loaf

Try this delicious recipe from the Electric Kitchen!

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup dark molasses
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Icing:

• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest