Gingerbread Cake - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

FAQs

Can you freeze gingerbread? ›

Yes you can – like bread – you need to freeze it the day of purchase. Once thawed should be consumed within 24 hours to enjoy it at its best.

Drizzle icing in a zig-zag pattern over surface of cake, turn cake around and drizzle again to create the cross-hatched finish (see below). Cake keeps for up to 2 weeks stored in an airtight container.

You may also freshen or warm Grasmere Gingerbread® by placing it on a baking sheet in a conventional oven, moderate heat for a few minutes. It can be frozen on the day of purchase/receipt; defrost as you would with slices of bread - just take out the number of slices you intend to eat on the day.

Freezing. Gingerbread cake actually freezes really well! Just wrap it in plastic wrap and place into a sealed container and it will last up to 3 months in the freezer. When it's time to reheat – put the cake in a 350 F degree oven and bake for about 5 minutes or until warm!

Although gingerbread men are most delicious when they're fresh, you can freeze the baked gingerbread men for a few months in an air-tight container. Or, you can keep the cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for a week, or in the fridge for two weeks.

My cake has sunk in the middle.

There are three main reasons for this: a/ the oven door has been opened before the cake has set, b/ the cake didn't go in the oven as soon as the mixture was ready or c/ there's too much raising agent.

Room temperature: Unpeeled and uncut ginger root will last up to 3 weeks stored on the counter at room temperature. Refrigerator: When properly wrapped and stored in the crisper drawer, unpeeled ginger can last for up to 1 month in the fridge. Peeled ginger will last 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Cooled gingerbread house pieces can be made up to 1 week in advance, cover tightly and store at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months, thaw at room temperature before using.

Also, gingerbread like any other bread turns stale quite fast. Eating it after 1–2 week with tea shouldn't be a problem. The issue is rather that the bread after longer time would become so stale that you would have a hard time eating it.

“There are some gingerbread recipes that are hard right after baking and need to sit for a few days to soften. Molasses and honey hardens gingerbread, but as the sugar absorbs moisture, it will get softer.”

Can I leave gingerbread out overnight? ›

Sure. You can make gingerbread that's sturdy enough to stand up and still tasty and tender. You usually need to roll it out thicker than you ordinarily would for cookies (as thick as your little finger?) but it is still good to eat.

Shortbread, biscotti, gingerbread, and drop cookies like chocolate chip or oatmeal are all examples of sturdy cookies that hold up well once frozen. "They can stand up to the cold temperatures and won't be damaged when you mindlessly rummage through your freezer," says Jason Schreiber, baker and cookbook author.

You can freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Avoid opening the container before your cookies have come to room temperature, as this can cause condensation to form that will make your cookies soft.

Defrost any type of dough using a microwave, a fridge, or an oven. If you're in a hurry, the microwave is your best bet to quickly defrost your dough. The fridge will take the longest but requires the smallest amount of effort. Using the oven will ensure a thorough thaw but takes much longer than the microwave.