Spiced Gingerbread Loaf

all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)

baking soda

and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

ground cloves

salt

fresh ground pepper

unsulphured or dark molasses

hot water (about 100°F (38°C))

(115g; 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature1

packed light or dark brown sugar

large egg, at room temperature

pure vanilla extract

confectioners' sugar, sifted

(30-45ml) orange juice