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A square slice of gingerbread cake topped with whipped cream, a small gingerbread man cookie, and a sprig of greenery. The cake is dusted with powdered sugar and set on a white plate with additional slices in the background.

Gingerbread Cake Mix Recipe

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This homemade gingerbread cake mix recipe is perfect for gifting or keeping on hand for quick, delicious gingerbread cake during the holidays. It makes five batches, each yielding a moist, spiced gingerbread cake.
Course Dessert
Keyword cookie mix gift, cookie mix in a jar
Servings 45 servings
Calories 175
Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon dry milk powder nonfat
  • 1/4 cup baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 cups shortening

Additional Ingredients (for each batch):

  • 1 egg large, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup molasses

Instructions

Prepare Mix:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, dry milk powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cream of tartar, cloves, and ginger.
    7 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon dry milk powder, 1/4 cup baking powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pour the mixture into a large stand mixer bowl, add shortening, and mix with the whisk attachment for about 3 minutes. The mixture should resemble coarse crumbs.
    1 1/2 cups shortening
    A metallic mixing bowl filled with dry ingredients and a whisk attachment placed inside. The light brown mixture appears to be flour-based, possibly for baking. The surface around the bowl is plain and clean.
  • Using a large mouth funnel fill pint jars with aproximatly two cups of the mix and screw a tight-fitting lid onto the jar. Keep in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

To Make Gingerbread Cake:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Lightly beat the egg, water, and molasses together in a bowl.
    1 egg, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup molasses
    A white mixing bowl containing a dark liquid marinade. Next to it is a small white dish with a metal whisk. The background is a light-colored countertop.
  • Add one portion of the gingerbread cake mix (about 2 cups) and stir until well blended.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the greased baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    A square baking pan filled with brown batter is placed on a white surface. Beside it, a green spatula with batter rests on a white, pineapple-shaped dish.
  • Let the cake cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Gift Jar Instructions
Print this recipe card and then cut out the instructions below. Attach it to your gift jar. 
 
Ginger Bread Cake In A Jar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup molasses

Instructions for Making Gingerbread Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Lightly beat the egg, water, and molasses together in a bowl.
  3. Add one pint jar (about 2 cups) of the gingerbread cake mix and stir until well blended.
  4. Spread the batter evenly into the greased baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg
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