Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake Recipe

This festive gluten-free gingerbread cake recipe is a Christmas morning tradition, reimagined! Previously baked in one large pan as a single gingerbread man, this updated recipe uses two smaller pans (similar volume to 9" pans) for easier handling and perfect portioning. Impress your family with these adorable, delicious, and allergy-friendly gingerbread men, perfectly spiced and ready to decorate with icing. A guaranteed Christmas morning hit!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 109.9 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake

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How to Make Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or equivalent volume smaller pans).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, frost and decorate your gingerbread men with your favorite icing and candies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

5g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake?

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake?

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake has approximately 109.9 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake?

The key ingredients for Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake are Dark Brown Sugar, Butter, Unsulphured Molasses, Gluten Free Flour, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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