Looking to spice up your holiday baking? Say hello to the Gingerbread Man Cake – a festive twist on the classic cookie! With rich molasses, cozy spices, and a soft, moist texture, this cake is perfect for spreading some holiday cheer. It’s easy to make, customizable with your favorite frosting and decorations, and can even feature a playful gingerbread man missing a limb (oops!). Whether you’re celebrating with family or hosting a holiday party, this cake is sure to be the star of the show! Happy baking, and don’t forget to give your gingerbread man some personality!
A Sweet Twist on the Classic Cookie
Say goodbye to regular gingerbread cookies! This cake packs all the festive flavors – molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves – into a moist, spiced masterpiece.
Get Creative With Your Decorations
What’s a gingerbread man without a little personality? Decorate him with fun, festive frosting. Missing an arm? No worries, just add a playful story to go with it!
Simple, Yet Show-Stopping
The best part about this cake? It’s easy to make! With just a few ingredients and a little creativity, you can have a delicious, Instagram-worthy dessert ready in no time.
A Holiday Hit
Whether you’re baking for a family or hosting friends, this gingerbread man cake is guaranteed to be a showstopper. You’ll get all the holiday cheer in one delicious slice!
Fun Decorating Tips
- Use frosting to create a cute face, buttons, and maybe even a bowtie or scarf!
- Try adding colorful sprinkles or edible glitter for some extra sparkle.
Bake it, Share it, Enjoy it!
This cake isn’t just tasty; it’s also a great conversation starter. Who wouldn’t want a gingerbread man with a story? Let your creativity shine with this playful, holiday-inspired dessert!
Gingerbread Man Cake
Equipment
- 1 Gingerbread Man shaped pan or 9-inch round cake pan (23 cm)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour 310 g
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves or allspice
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter or coconut oil, melted 120 mL
- ¾ cup brown sugar 150 g
- ½ cup molasses 120 mL
- 1 cup plant-based milk 240 mL
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Citrus Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar 120 g
- 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon or orange juice or plant-based milk for a neutral flavor
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease and line a large gingerbread man-shaped pan or a standard 9-inch pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together vegan butter, brown sugar, molasses, plant-based milk, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center or thickest part comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate: Mix powdered sugar, lemon/orange juice (or plant-based milk, to make a glaze. It should be thick but creamy. Pipe on details like eyes, buttons, and a smile to resemble a gingerbread man.
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