Silly Gingerbread Cakes – Cute Christmas Baking
Playful gingerbread cakes decorated with whimsical icing and candy—perfect for baking with kids, holiday parties, or festive gifting!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls, hand mixer, muffin tin or shaped cake pan, spatula, piping bags, decorating supplies.
Ingredients
- For the Gingerbread Cakes:
- - 2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- - 1/2 tsp baking soda
- - 1/2 tsp salt
- - 2 tsp ground ginger
- - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- - 1/2 cup brown sugar
- - 1/2 cup molasses
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1/2 cup milk
- For Decorating:
- - 1 cup powdered sugar
- - 2–3 Tbsp milk
- - Assorted candies sprinkles, candy eyes, icing pens
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tin or cake pan.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices into a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and eggs; beat well.
- Alternately add dry mix and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 18–22 min for cupcakes or 25–30 for cake.
- Cool completely. Mix powdered sugar and milk for icing; decorate with candies and sprinkles.
Notes
Get creative with icing colors and silly designs! Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Calories: 263
Protein: 3g
Calories: 263
Protein: 3g