How To Make Gingerbread Man Party Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a gingerbread man-shaped cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the molasses to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the hot water and milk. Mix well after each addition.
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Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, decorate with icing and sprinkles to resemble a gingerbread man.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 40mg
- Sodium : 280mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 48g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 27g
- Protein : 3g
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