Gingerbread Man Cake
Meet the life of your holiday party - this Ginger Bread Man Cake! With warm spices, a rich molasses kick, and a soft, cake-like twist on the classic cookie, he's here to bring the festive fun. Decorate him with frosting or icing, sprinkles and a little personality (missing arm optional!), and let him steal the show. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this playful cake is delicious proof that holiday baking can be as fun as tasty!
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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