Store information loading
STORE LOCATOR
Sorry, no matching store results

Gingerbread Cake with Maple Frosting

Back to recipes
Tags

This incredible showstopper of a Christmas dessert brought to you by Bibby’s Kitchen; a Gingerbread Village Christmas Cake. This recipe uses the famous Food Lover’s Festive Fruit Cake Mix (a.k.a the red bucket).

This recipe takes your Christmas dessert to the next level with a magnificent Gingerbread Village Christmas Cake. Moist and flavorful gingerbread cake layers are stacked high and frosted with a delightful maple frosting. The entire cake is then adorned with iced gingerbread biscuits, creating a festive village scene that’s sure to impress!

This recipe incorporates the popular Festive Food Cake Mix for ease and convenience, but feel free to use your favorite gingerbread cake recipe from scratch if you prefer.

Here’s a breakdown of this incredible gingerbread creation:

  • Gingerbread Cake Layers: The base of the cake is made with a classic gingerbread recipe featuring warm spices and molasses.
  • Maple Frosting: A light and fluffy maple frosting complements the gingerbread flavor perfectly.
  • Iced Gingerbread Biscuits: The star of the show! Decorate your cake with festive gingerbread biscuits to create a charming village scene.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating this delightful Gingerbread Village Christmas Cake. With a little planning and creativity, you can create a festive centerpiece that will be the star of your holiday table!

Serves
12

Additional Notes

Tips for Building a Gingerbread Village Christmas Cake:

  • Prep Work Pays Off: Preheat your oven and prepare your baking tins before starting on the cake batter. This ensures a smooth workflow.
  • Don’t Overmix: Once you’ve added the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix only until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a tough cake.
  • Folding Finesse: Use a folding motion to incorporate the Festive Food Cake Mix and pecans. This helps to maintain air in the batter, resulting in a lighter cake.
  • Even Baking: Divide the batter evenly between your prepared baking tins for uniform baking.
  • Cooling Patience: Resist the urge to cut into the cake layers too early! Let them cool for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Festive Touches: Get creative with your iced gingerbread biscuit decorations! Houses, trees, and snowmen are all great options to add to your gingerbread village scene.
  • Great savings: The Food Lovers Cake Mix goes on sale in early September. Get the te best price the earlier you buy!

By following these tips, you can ensure your Gingerbread Village Christmas Cake is not only delicious but also a showstopping centerpiece for your holiday celebrations!

Share
Close
Quick Search

Looking for a specific recipe, store, post or page? Use this quick search form
Click here