Gingerbread Cake And Cookie Recipe

This Friday a couple of my friends hosted a potluck-style dinner party (or “pitch-in” as we would have said when we lived in Indiana, but for some reason I have found that only people from Indiana know what a “pitch-in” is, everyone else looks at me like I grew a second head). Of course I spent the entire week pondering what I was going to bring. Normally I would consider a known crowd-pleaser such as my family’s favorite green bean casserole or blackberry cobbler (both of which I promise to write about in the near future), but in this case, I had a bit of a conundrum– working wacky hours on Thursday and all day on Friday meant that I needed something that I could make on Thursday morning and still have taste good on Friday night.

In my pondering, I stumbled across the answer on one of my all-time favorite food blogs: Eat, Live, Run. If you have never read Jenna’s blog, get with the picture! Her daily musings are not only entertaining, they are full of helpful kitchen tips and tricks and her recipes are amazing.

So, at any rate, I’m reading along and I come across a recipe she found in her great-grandmother’s recipe box called Ginger Cremes. The name was a little wonky (for the sake of reducing confusion on the recipe page, I am calling them Gingerbread Cake Cookies, since it is a somewhat better descriptor), but the concept of a super soft, gingerbread cake-like cookie instantly hit a mental comfort zone for me. Somehow I knew I could bake these on Thursday morning and that they would only get better by Friday night.

Recipe: Gingerbread Cookie Cake {delicious & Super Easy}

I decided to whip up a simple orange glaze to drizzle over these super soft pillows of spicey goodness. The glaze adds just the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the flavors of the molasses and spices in the cookies. I chose to unleash my inner Jackson Pollock with these cookies, but if you wanted a more traditional-looking icing, you could certainly add more powdered sugar to achieve a thicker, more spreadable icing.

With the holidays coming up, these might be just the perfect cookie to add to your baking list. They hit all the right comfort notes, and would be perfect to eat while snuggled in a blanket(maybe with a special someone) by a fire.

*This is one of the stranger cookie doughs I have worked with; it ended up being almost more of the consistency of cake or muffin batter than a thick cookie dough. I was a little worried about the cookies spreading too much, but I promise it all works out in the end, so stick with it!The holidays aren't complete until you've made this amazing gingerbread cake topped with cinnamon buttercream and a mini gingerbread scene. This recipe also comes with a bonus recipe for a small batch of gingerbread cookies and a template!

Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix — Mrs. Trader Joe's

This is a delightful, fluffy cake that is packed with flavor. It is simple to bake and is a typical holiday showstopper. The cake is great for making well ahead of time, and it a lot of fun to assemble. You can make your own tiny little gingerbread village and spread the frosting so it resembles fresh snow on the ground.

It is packed full of gingerbread flavor and mostly uses ingredients you can easily find at your local grocery store. Both the cake and the cookies are great for making in advance and storing until you are ready to assemble, making your holiday plans that much easier.

We use a variety of flavors including molasses, cinnamon, and of course, a healthy dose of ginger. The spices are wonderfully warm and cozy, making it perfect for the holidays. You can pair the cake with many other flavors - a popular one being citrus fruit which are in-season during the holidays.

Crumbl Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

Many people will use cream cheese frosting, lemon frosting, or just plain vanilla frosting. If you are a fan of coffee, you can also try using a coffee-infused or mocha frosting (the frosting from my coffee cupcakes is really delicious here paired with the cake)

As you may see from the photos and the recipe, I am a big fan of turning this into a showstopping little Christmas cake. I think a cute little gingerbread scene is an adorable way to top the cake. If it is too much for you to make your own cookies, the cake is sturdy enough to hold a small gingerbread house you make with a kit. You can also choose to top your cake with decorative herbs or ornaments.

First, my preference is to freeze each component of the cake separately before you even assemble it. The cake itself freezes very well, and it is how I store my cake before I am ready to frost it. Simply wrap it tightly in plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container.

Holiday Gingerbread Cookie Cake Recipe

The frosting will do well in a freezer bag - what is great is once thawed, you can snip one corner of the bag to use it to pipe - who doesn't love multi-functionality?

If you want to freeze the assembled cake, you can do so, but you will need to remove the cookies and store them separately. The frosting on the cake will also need to be spread better than what is in the photos I have here. My intention was to have the frosting resemble snow along the sides of the cakes, but if you want to freeze the layered cake you must spread the frosting like a typical naked cake, or frost it completely.

No matter how you freeze the cake and its components, you need to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before bringing to room temperature.

Gingerbread Cake With Caramelised White Chocolate Buttercream

I used a small portion of one of my favorite gingerbread cookie recipes and created a template to make the shapes. Here is a template I found for you to use via google.

The recipe makes more than enough to decorate the top of your cake, but with how cute these houses and gingerbread men are, it is impossible to say no to a few extras for your mugs!

While the gingerbread cake is fairly easy to make, if you are doing the cookies, I recommend doing them a day ahead, especially if you are doing the houses and are like me and aren't that good atputting them together!

Easy Gingerbread Cookies {with Cake Mix}

I made the cake originally with gluten-free baking mix. What is great about the mix is that it is a 1:1 conversion with all-purpose flour which means you can make this cake gluten-filled or gluten-free, depending on your particular needs! The same goes for the cookies. I recommend using Bob's Red Mill or Cup 4 Cup

If you want more holiday cake inspiration, try my Sugar Plum Spice Cake. If you need more gingerbread in your life (who can blame you), then try my spiced gingerbread men. My gingerbread scones and gingerbread bundt cake or other delicious options to check out too! If you're thirsty, you need to try this gingerbread hot chocolate.

To use the template, it is best to use something thick like stock paper to print out and cut. Firmly press the shape into the dough and use a knife to cut out the shape.

Gingerbread Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Serving: 1 slice Calories: 526 kcal Carbohydrates: 74 g Protein: 5 g Fat: 24 g Saturated Fat: 14 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 9 g Cholesterol: 78 mg Sodium: 488 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 47 g

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