Comments on: Gingerbread Layer Cake https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/ Sweet, simple, and from-scratch dessert recipes Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:24:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-397110 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:24:31 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-397110 In reply to Carmin.

Hi Carmin! I think I would double the recipe to make sure you have enough. 🙂

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-396996 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:02:36 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-396996 In reply to Katherine Lawrence.

Hi Katherine! I actually have a post on making sugared cranberries. 🙂

]]> By: Katherine Lawrence https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-396805 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:10:32 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-396805 I’m making this gingerbread cake for my church’s Birthday Cake Sunday celebrating all the February birthdays. Can you tell me how to make the sugared cranberries?

]]> By: Carmin https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-396713 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:05:06 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-396713 In reply to Stella.

I have been waiting two years for the sugar ban to be lifted so I can bake for my grandson, and the time is here! My daughter has asked for a gingerbread cake. I will need a 9” round and a 9” square pan to form a number 2 cake. Should I double the recipe and make some cupcakes with the extra? I feel a single recipe will result in a thin cake. Thnx!

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-393526 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:14:30 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-393526 In reply to Amy.

Hi Amy! I am not seeing this discrepancy on my end, could you tell me where you’re seeing 1 teaspoon of cinnamon called for? The cake calls for 1 Tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Let me know if I’m missing something, I’d like to get it fixed but I don’t see an error on my end.

]]> By: Amy https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-393485 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:15:09 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-393485 The recipe is showing a list of the cake ingredients twice. The second list calls for 1 Tablespoon cinnamon. Not 1 tsp. Which is correct?
Thank you

]]> By: Isabelle https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-392511 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:29:44 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-392511 5 stars
It was a huge hit at Christmas! Moist and full of flavor. Even the frosting is delicious. Easy to follow instructions. Thank you so much for this recipe!

]]> By: Jen White https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-392482 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:47:15 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-392482 5 stars
I made this cake for my daughter and husband’s shared birthday cake this year. My daughter asked for a gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting, and this one was perfect! They are already asking for this cake next year. I used the weight measurements and it was perfect. The cake is so moist and the spices are perfectly balanced. I was intrigued by the original frosting recipe that used a Tbsp of bourbon so I used less milk/ cream to add this in. I appreciated the feedback and comments on this recipe to help me make this adjustment (usually the first time I try any recipe I don’t make any adjustments). I made slightly more frosting so I could frost around the sides, but it probably wasn’t necessary as I had about 4-6 oz leftover. We are thinking about making cinnamon buns and using this frosting on top…

Thank you for all the creating and testing you do. Your work helped this mom make a perfect birthday cake!

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-390829 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:57:37 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-390829 In reply to Peaches.

I’m so glad you ultimately enjoyed it! I haven’t personally tried gluten free flour here so I can’t say for sure how it would turn out. If you do try it I would love to know how it turns out. 🙂

]]> By: Peaches https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-390821 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:44:39 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-390821 In reply to Chris.

Hey Sam! I made this yesterday for my birthday and it was fantastic! It was so ghod, I am thinking of making it again today for my friend’s birthday tomorrow. However, she’s sensitive to gluten and I am new to baking so I was wondering if using gluten free flour would work in this recipe.

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-390572 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:39:37 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-390572 In reply to Cheryl.

Hi Cheryl! I’m honestly not sure how it would hold up. I haven’t personally tried it. If you do try it I would love to know how it goes. 🙂

]]> By: Cheryl https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-390395 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:03:55 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-390395 Can this be baked in a sheet pan to make into a roulade? Not sure if it would hold up to rolling.

]]> By: Tara https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-389702 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 23:34:54 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-389702 5 stars
My family and I LOVE this cake. I made it three years ago for Thanksgiving and it’s one dessert everyone wants a piece of. It’s an easy enough cake to make, but so very delicious!

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-388542 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:36:51 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-388542 In reply to Kristin.

I’m so glad they were all such a hit, Kristin! 🙂

]]> By: Kristin https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-388522 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:46:15 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-388522 5 stars
I made this for my birthday.. it was lovely. I made a whipped white chocolate ganache with just a little cookie butter for the filling, it was so light and complimented the gingerbread perfect. I did make your brown sugar cream cheese frosting as well and it was delicious. next time I might try a brown sugar ermine frosting with it! thanks for great recipes Sam!

]]> By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-356316 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:11:58 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-356316 ]]> In reply to Hannah.

We are so happy you enjoyed the cake, Hannah! Brown sugar can be a challenge–we always recommend firmly packing it to avoid those dreaded lumps. Thanks for the review 😊

]]> By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-355834 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:47:42 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-355834 ]]> In reply to Stella.

We’re so happy it turned out nicely for you, Stella! 🩷

]]> By: Stella https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-355554 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 22:18:04 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-355554 5 stars
This was so easy and delicious! I was almost sure that I messed it up when I had to run to the store and get more molasses while the rest of the batter was already made, but it turned out great. Perfect amount of icing as well, though I could have done with dark brown sugar and more of it. Definitely making this again!

]]> By: Hannah https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-355400 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 21:04:15 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-355400 5 stars
This was so delicious! The gingerbread flavor was excellent. One thing I would change is add the brown sugar to the butter and oil and combine before adding to the dry ingredients. I added the sugar in with the flour and spices per the recipe and ended up with some brown sugar lumps in the finished batter. Also, mine were fully cooked at 20 minutes (maybe just my oven but be sure to keep a close eye on them!)

]]> By: LG https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-354364 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:31:52 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-354364 5 stars
This was fun to make! Delicious!

]]> By: Chris https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-4/#comment-354344 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:50:23 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-354344 5 stars
I was looking for a dessert for Christmas Eve dinner. Made this last nigh to give it a try and everybody loved it! My wife just had some for breakfast!!

]]> By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-3/#comment-353273 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:02:35 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-353273 ]]> In reply to Pat.

Hi Pat! The temperature won’t change 😊

]]> By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-3/#comment-353254 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:42:35 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-353254 ]]> In reply to Robin.

That should work just fine! Enjoy, Robin 😊

]]> By: Robin https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-3/#comment-353249 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:27:56 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-353249 Hello, can I substitute a 1:1 gluten free flour for the regular flour in this recipe?

]]> By: Pat https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-layer-cake/comment-page-3/#comment-353171 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:18:52 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5098#comment-353171 What temperature do you cook a two layer cake at?

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