It sounds strange but I personally bake less during the holiday season than any other time of year. It might have to do with the overwhelming number of cookies and cakes and chocolate that seem to appear around every corner. Not to mention egg nog, which I consume on a frighteningly regular basis until the day the grocery stores stop stocking it. However, I still have to make my own contribution to the Christmas sugar coma.
This recipe is great when you are short on time. It is simply different box mixes combined to make one giant brownie-ish cake-y goodness. If time was on your side, you could definitely go completely homemade with your favorite brownie recipe and a basic gingerbread cake recipe such as this one. I blame the hectic schedule of the holidays for my shortcut. Either way, this cake is perfect to bring to a party due to it's unique flavor duo (we have all seen the table with 6 plates of nearly identical sugar cookies) and it's large size.
Gingerbread Brownie Cake
- 1 box brownie mix (I used Ghiradellie double chocolate)
- 1 box gingerbread cake mix (Trader Joe's makes the best box version)
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Make each mix separately according to instructions on each box.
Grease a large, 9x14in pan.
Pour brownie mix into pan first, making sure that it the batter sets evenly. Slowly pour gingerbread cake mix into the middle of the pan, trying to keep it as even as possible to make the marble swirl the most apparent.
Using a butter knife, make smooth cutting motions so that the gingerbread dough forms a marble look within the brownie. You can go vertical or horizontal, just be careful not to overdo it.
Bake for 30min or until toothpick comes clean from the middle of the pan.
Once cooled, dust with powder sugar enjoy a little extra time getting ready for the party.
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