Silly Gingerbread Cakes – Cute Christmas Baking For Kids & Parties

Chef Maxime here—these Silly Gingerbread Cakes are pure holiday joy, bringing laughter and sweetness to every gathering. Decorated with playful icing and candy, they’re perfect for baking with kids, gifting, or simply making Christmas extra whimsical and memorable. Every batch becomes a creative canvas, celebrating the season with flavor and fun.

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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!

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients

  

• 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

Equipment

• Mixing bowls, hand mixer, muffin tin or shaped cake pan, spatula, piping bags, decorating supplies.

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tin or cake pan.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices into a bowl.
3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and eggs; beat well.
4. Alternately add dry mix and milk, mixing until smooth.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 18–22 min for cupcakes or 25–30 for cake.
6. 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

Nutrition Facts

Tips and Variations for Silly Gingerbread Cakes

• Use a gingerbread person cookie cutter or freeform shapes for creative decorating.theloopywhisk​
• Decorate with royal icing, colorful candies, sprinkles, and candy buttons for silly faces and designs.
• Add more ginger or cinnamon for extra spice and warmth.
• Make mini cakes or cupcakes for easy party servings.

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