The Holiday Season is the most wonderful time of the year!  Jingle bells and magic abound everywhere you go.  The tastes and smells of the foods that we traditionally enjoy powerfully evokes the fondest memories of precious moments of holidays gone by.  Krusteaz Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancake Mix has made the joy of the holidays even more joyful with simple twists on our family’s traditional favorites.  Gluten free gingerbread cake becomes so Krusteazy when I use it to make this version, which has the same traditional flavors as my great grandma’s cake, but it’s gluten free, and less work for me.  My family gets the foods that bring them joy, and I am not in the kitchen all day, so I can enjoy more of the holiday season with them.  A win for everyone!  

Joy overwhelms me, and feels like a warm hug from my childhood when the spicy aroma of gingerbread floats through the house when I’m baking this gingerbread cake.  Gingerbread cake has been a family favorite for decades, and reminds me of when my mom made it when I was a wide eyed child waiting for the holiday festivities to begin.  This sweet and spicy cake was always one we had after Christmas dinner every year.  It was heavenly, and one I want to share with my family. Krusteaz Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancake Mix has made baking it so enjoyable. 

How to make this delicious Gingerbread Cake with Maple Glaze using Gluten Free Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare a 9 x 12 inch cake pan by spraying it with a gluten free cooking spray and set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream ¾ cup softened butter and ¾ cup brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Add  2 eggs and ⅓ cup molasses, blend  until well incorporated.

In a small bowl, add the 16 oz. box of  Gluten Free Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake mix and add 2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp of ginger, ½ tsp allspice, ½ tsp ground nutmeg,  ¼ tsp ground cloves and mix well with a spoon.

Add the dry ingredients and 1 ½ cup milk to the batter in 3 additions, alternating dry ingredients and milk until well blended.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until it bounces back when you press on the middle of the cake.

Set on a rack to cool.

To make the glaze, add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar,  2 TBSP melted butter, 1 TBSP maple syrup, 2 TBSP milk, and a  pinch of salt in a small bowl and whisk together until smooth.  This is a thick glaze.  If it is too thick add 1 more TBSP of milk.

Pour glaze over the cake when it is fully cooled

Slice and Enjoy!

How to Store this delicious Gingerbread Cake with Maple Glaze?

To store this delicious cake cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.  You can leave it in the refrigerator or on the counter for about 3 to 4  days. 

Can we substitute any ingredients?

You can substitute non dairy milk for milk, non dairy butter for butter, and 2 TBSP gingerbread packaged spice mix, for the spice mix in the recipe.  If you would rather not make the glaze,  you can serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or applesauce.

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Christmas

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake with Maple Glaze

Author: Liz Satkowski Cooking Method: Baking Courses: Baking, Christmas, Dessert Recipe Keys: C Christmas Gluten Free Nut Free

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 55 mins

Cooking Temp: 350  °F Servings: 12

Best Season: Winter

Description

We are making new memories and forging new traditions, without leaving all of the old ones behind. I’m so excited that I’ve found a way to recreate our traditional favorites, so my children can experience them, even with my busy schedule.  With a little creativity, and Krusteaz Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancake Mix, this truly special season has become less stressful. Krusteaz only uses quality ingredients, and I don’t have to worry about artificial colors or flavors in their mixes, so I feel good about using them to prepare this delicious, gluten free gingerbread cake for my family. There is definitely no sacrifice on taste! This cake is so delicious, easy, and my family loves it. #MakeKrusteaz #MakeitKrusteazy

Ingredients

Servings

Gingerbread Cake

• 1 Krusteaz Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancake Mix
• ³⁄₄ cup butter (softened)
• ³⁄₄ cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• ¹⁄₃ cup molasses
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup milk
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• ¹⁄₂ tsp ground allspice
• ¹⁄₂ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ tsp ground cloves

Maple Glaze

• 1 tbsp butter (melted)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• a pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9 x 12 inch cake pan by spraying it with a gluten free cooking spray and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, cream ¾ cup softened butter and ¾ cup brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs and ⅓ cup molasses, blend until well incorporated.

3. In a small bowl, add the 16 oz. box of Gluten Free Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake mix and add 2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp of ginger, ½ tsp allspice, ½ tsp ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp ground cloves and mix well with a spoon.

4. Add the dry ingredients and 1 ½ cup milk to the batter in 3 additions, alternating dry ingredients and milk until well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

5. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until it bounces back when you press on the middle of the cake.

6. To make the glaze, add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2 TBSP melted butter, 1 TBSP maple syrup, 2 TBSP milk, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl and whisk together until smooth. This is a thick glaze. If it is too thick add 1 more TBSP of milk.

7. Pour glaze over the cake when it is fully cooled. Slice and enjoy!

Keywords: gluten free, Christmas, Christmas recipe, gingerbread, gingerbread cake