Best Gingerbread Cake Mix Recipes

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GINGERBREAD CAKE MIX



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I make this mixture so I can bake moist, nicely spiced gingerbread in no time. It's especially handy during the hectic holiday season. Other bakers I know love to get this as a gift. -Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat 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
1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 cups shortening
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup molasses

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in 5 airtight pint containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 5 batches (10 cups total)., To prepare cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly beat egg, water and molasses. Add one jar (2 cups) cake mix; beat until well blended. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CAKE MIX GINGERBREAD MEN



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Use your magic to decorate these delicious little ginger guys, made from Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix. Or start a family tradition by making Gingerbread Men with your children.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Cake Mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup dark molasses
2 teaspoons ground ginger
non-pareils
1 tub Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Vanilla Icing
heavy weight storage or freezer bag

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine cake mix, flour, eggs, oil, molasses and ginger in large bowl (mixture will be soft). Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface, cover with waxed paper. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with non pareils.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges start to brown. Remove immediately to cooling rack.
  • Place icing in storage bag. Snip just the tip of one corner off to allow for a small hole. Pipe the face and ruffles onto cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2 calories, Carbohydrate 74.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 360.5 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

GINGERBREAD CAKE MIX



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This makes a nice hostess gift, housewarming gift or even a bridal gift. I put the cake mix in a glass jar with ribbon tied around it. Then put that in a basket along with 9-inch baking dish, jar of molasses, 4 mugs and a bag of fru-fru coffee. Recipe and basket idea are adapted from The Perfect Mix, by Diane Phillips.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Transfer mixture to an air-tight container.
  • Include the following instructions for making Gingerbread Cake: Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Put 1 container of Gingerbread Cake Mix into a mixing bowl; make a well in the middle of the mixture.
  • Add in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine, 1 egg, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup molasses.
  • Beat on low speed with an electric mixer until the batter comes together.
  • Gradually add in 1 cup boiling water; stir just until combined.
  • Pour batter into baking dish and bake in a 350° oven for 35 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • Cool and serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 579.2, Carbohydrate 97.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 13.1

GINGERBREAD MEN FROM A CAKE MIX



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Make and share this Gingerbread Men from a Cake Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h8m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 1/4 ounces spice cake mix
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup dark molasses
2 teaspoons ground ginger
assorted decorative candies
raisins, etc

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, flour, eggs oil and molasses and ginger in a large bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended (mixture will be soft).
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface.
  • Cut with gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place cutout cookies 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Decorate as desired using raisins or candies.
  • Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges start to brown.
  • Remove immediately to cooling racks.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 299.2, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.4, Protein 3.5

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