Name: Gingerbread Cake Mix with Free Printable Tag
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 2/3 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered milk; 1/4 cup baking powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 cups shortening; 1 egg; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup molasses

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Homemade gifts from the kitchen like this Gingerbread Cake Mix are so easy to make! Make up a large batch for yourself or create homemade gifts using the free printable instructions gift tag! Food gift ideas for the holidays is always a welcome treat!

Gingerbread Cake Mix

This time of year is all about seasonal flavors! Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg etc… This Gingerbread Cake Mix has all the holiday spice you crave with a hint of molasses! Printable recipe below.

This cake mix makes such a great unique homemade gift, especially with the cutest tag to go along. You could package it up in a jar like my homemade Mocha Mix (free printable tag on that one too) or just use a bag with cute twine or ribbon. It’s 2 cups mix for each gift.

I’m all for being creative with no extra stress! Who needs it right?

Gingerbread Cake Mix Gift Tags

Supplies Needed:

White Cardstock
Inkjet Printer – I have had this one and it’s under $50! Great deal
Bakers Twine
Craft Scissors
Single Hole Punch
Cellophane Bags

Make Ahead Mixes

Make-ahead mixes are great for batch cooking and baking. It also allows you to make easy homemade gift ideas that you can jar up and wrap with fabric and the instruction tag.

Download your free gingerbread cake mix directions gift tag.
Cut each tag out.
Punch a hole at the top where indicated.
Thread your ribbon through and tie it to your homemade gift of Gingerbread Cake Mix!

So easy and simple! Not to mention delicious!

Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen

Gingerbread Cake Mix with Free Printable Tag

Yield: 10 Cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Whip up this Gingerbread Cake Mix to have on hand when needed or make up a few holiday gifts. This makes enough for 5 batches.

Ingredients

6 2/3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered milk
1/4 cup baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 cups shortening

Additional Ingredients for each batch:

1 egg
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup molasses

Instructions

You'll need a large bowl.
Combine the first 9 items and mix well.
Cut in shortening until it's coarse and crumbled. I used a fork to do this, but a pastry cutterworks well.
Store in a cool and dry place, in an airtight container for up to 6 mo.
To Make Gingerbread Cake
In a medium-size mixing bowl, lightly beat egg with molasses and water.
Add 2 cups cake mix; mix until blended.
Spread into a greased 8 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 min.
A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean when done.
Cool and serve with ice cream or whipped topping.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in a cool dark place up to 6 mo.

Grab the free Gingerbread gift tag on TodaysCreativeLife.com

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 45 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 169Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 275mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g

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