i am hosting a party for 50 kids (50 cakes!) , so i need a recipe that freezes well, and hopefully is a little darker like true gingerbread...help!!!!
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Are you saying that you want to make 50 gingerbread houses? One of these gingerbread cakes will serve at least 10 slices!
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I don't really know any gingerbread recipes other than the one that came with the gingerbread house, which doesn't make enough to properly fill the pan to get all the details. You would need to double it. It is a pretty tasty one, tho. You could look for recipes on epicurious.com or allthecooks.com (I have found some amazing cake recipes on those sites before) When you freeze them, be sure to wrap in a few layers of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil that will protect them from getting dried out or freezer burned. Also, Nordicware makes a gingerbread house double pan. It makes two smaller cakes, that might be easier considering how many you need to make. :) I don't really know any gingerbread recipes other than the one that came with the gingerbread house, which doesn't make enough to properly fill the pan to get all the details. You would need to double it. It is a pretty tasty one, tho. You could look for recipes on epicurious.com or allthecooks.com (I have found some amazing cake recipes on those sites before) When you freeze them, be sure to wrap in a few layers of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil that will protect them from getting dried out or freezer burned. Also, Nordicware makes a gingerbread house double pan. It makes two... » Read More I don't really know any gingerbread recipes other than the one that came with the gingerbread house, which doesn't make enough to properly fill the pan to get all the details. You would need to double it. It is a pretty tasty one, tho. You could look for recipes on epicurious.com or allthecooks.com (I have found some amazing cake recipes on those sites before) When you freeze them, be sure to wrap in a few layers of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil that will protect them from getting dried out or freezer burned. Also, Nordicware makes a gingerbread house double pan. It makes two smaller cakes, that might be easier considering how many you need to make. :) « Show Less
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Nordic Ware actually makes a pan that has two houses . . .the details are at least as intricate as this one and if you're making them for children to decorate, would keep them just as busy, mean less baking for you and certainly more room in your freezer. It would take two or three freezers to hold fifty of these cakes and their wrapping.Good luck with your party :)
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I can help you. I have the original recipe that came with the pan. 2 3/4 cups cake flour 1 cup sugar 2 tsp. ground ginger 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 t sp cinnamon 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 4 eggs 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cups milk 2 tsp. baking powder Heat oven to 325 degrees. Greas and lightly flour pan; set aside. In medium bowl, sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder and set aside. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and butter. Beat 3 minutes, until light and fluffy, scraping bowl often. Add effs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to low. Blend flour mixture into sugar mixture, alternately with milk. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Place pan on baking sheet and bake for 55-66 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool upright 10 minutes. Remove from pan onto cooling rack and cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or decorate with frosting and candies. Hope this helps! We "foodies" have to stick together.
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I don't know if u can make brownies in cars - but that sounds like a terrific idea! I'll try it for Christmas. The only thing I don't like about the trains is that my grand kids like frosting & that wouldn't work well. I also put cars on top of frosted cake & decorated like a track. Darling. I planned on making the " track " out of brownies. Your idea is better. Have fun. Be aware - it took me much much longer than I anticipated. (Didn't help that I made 2 trains & 2 sheet cakes. Put train on a board, used black licorice for tracks. So cute. I loved watching the grand babies swiping the candies off. I don't know if u can make brownies in cars - but that sounds like a terrific idea! I'll try it for Christmas. The only thing I don't like about the trains is that my grand kids like frosting & that wouldn't work well. I also put cars on top of frosted cake & decorated like a track. Darling. I planned on making the " track " out of brownies. Your idea is better. Have fun. Be aware - it took me much much longer than I anticipated. (Didn't help that I made 2 trains & 2 sheet cakes. Put train on a board, used black licorice for tracks. So cute. I loved watching the grand babies... » Read More I don't know if u can make brownies in cars - but that sounds like a terrific idea! I'll try it for Christmas. The only thing I don't like about the trains is that my grand kids like frosting & that wouldn't work well. I also put cars on top of frosted cake & decorated like a track. Darling. I planned on making the " track " out of brownies. Your idea is better. Have fun. Be aware - it took me much much longer than I anticipated. (Didn't help that I made 2 trains & 2 sheet cakes. Put train on a board, used black licorice for tracks. So cute. I loved watching the grand babies swiping the candies off. « Show Less
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You can use a pound cake mix or make your own receipefor pound cake. You fill the pan to the top and I use a string to tie around the pan cause it could pop uop causing an uneven cake. I lay the pan on its side, lying down, so it cooks nice and even.Let it cool for an hour and then frost with a buttercreen frosting. I use a large zip lock bag to put my frosting in. Cut a small corner of the bag and it makes it easier to frost.the cake. I also make another cake cause my children love chocolate. I usually use a chocolate glaze for the frosting.
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I have used these for years. I bake multiple types of bread (40 loaves total last year during the holidays) and they all freeze well. I wrap them tightly in freezer plastic (very heavy duty) and then seal them with tape. I use labels to keep the names straight. Good luck.
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I think the ginger snap is really good... nice mild heat from the ginger. (Haven't tried the carrot cake.)
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Susan: I purchased the 12 boxes of cake/cookie mix from Amazon and discovered they taste nothing like gingerbread! They taste more like nothing! I have baked both cookies and cake with the packages and am slowly using them up, although I probably should have tossed the 12 boxes in the trash! Better Crocker went crackers on this one! Stick with Duncan Hines or Pillsbury---or make your own gingerbread from scratch. There should be a warning on each box: 'Proceed at your own risk!'
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We were able to make big and fluffy ones..spread the sugar floss evenly or it will not all melt.... But make sure to let the machine run for like 5 to 8 minutes to warm up.
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That's a good question! I usually follow the recipes on the website first and the cake did seem a bit heavy for me so if xanthan gum would help make it fluff a little more, that may be a good suggestion! If you try and it helps, please let us know!
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try 1/2 cup apple sauce or sour cream...I make it an add 3/4 cup of pumpkin to it sometimes I add nuts to it or the top and sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar...we add a teaspoon of vanilla frosting on the side...or I glaze it with a little warm vanilla frosting heated and put on the top my teens love it!
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Couple of suggestions...try baking for less time. I use a stand mixer and just follow the directions and it turns out fine. The cake mix is a little smaller than a regular boxed mix. I usually use a 9 x 13 but if you use squares or circles use 8 inch rather than 9 inch. You also might get the Gake Doctor Bakes Gluten Free by Ann Byrn for some alternatives that use other ingredients such as sour cream or non-dairy alternatives. A friend of mine puts a tablespoon of King Arthur's Cake enhancer in hers. The product is gluten free although they do not label it as such due to where it is processed. She is celiac and uses it freely without any negative consequence. Couple of suggestions...try baking for less time. I use a stand mixer and just follow the directions and it turns out fine. The cake mix is a little smaller than a regular boxed mix. I usually use a 9 x 13 but if you use squares or circles use 8 inch rather than 9 inch. You also might get the Gake Doctor Bakes Gluten Free by Ann Byrn for some alternatives that use other ingredients such as sour cream or non-dairy alternatives. A friend of mine puts a tablespoon of King Arthur's Cake enhancer in hers. The product is gluten free although they do not label it as such due to where it is... » Read More Couple of suggestions...try baking for less time. I use a stand mixer and just follow the directions and it turns out fine. The cake mix is a little smaller than a regular boxed mix. I usually use a 9 x 13 but if you use squares or circles use 8 inch rather than 9 inch. You also might get the Gake Doctor Bakes Gluten Free by Ann Byrn for some alternatives that use other ingredients such as sour cream or non-dairy alternatives. A friend of mine puts a tablespoon of King Arthur's Cake enhancer in hers. The product is gluten free although they do not label it as such due to where it is processed. She is celiac and uses it freely without any negative consequence. « Show Less
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Google will pull up some recipes for you. For example this is a good one. http://amandascookin.com/2012/03/mini-turtle-cheesecakes.html
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I used the Wilton brand "chocolate" little disks, they come in all colors, available at Michaels. Just melt in double boiler or little dipper crock pot. Harden in about 10-15 in freezer.
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You spoon the batter into the mold. You have to bake it several times to get it hard. Or make them thin. I think using your own recipes would be the cheapest way to go. The mixes are pricey, but convienent.
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I apologize but i have not used it. I will check tomorrow night (won't behome tonight) to see if there is a recipe. I used it for a prop at a party that was a carnival theme.
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I'm sorry I don't know. There are many recipes on the internet you can check out. It took me several changes to make a recipe I liked but have lost it and will have to start experimenting again.
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Yes, that's what I used. I added food coloring also. I had the best luck using a double boiler with the candy melts. The texture was more consistent & flowed into the molds. Make sure the molds are thoroughly cooled before trying to remove candy from molds. Have fun!!