GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS CAKE 
1 pkg. Duncan Hines butter recipe golden cake mix
3 lg. eggs
1/2 c. butter, softened
2/3 c. water
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. ground clove
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. rum flavoring
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. shredded coconut
1/2 tsp. chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour 2 8-inch pans. Mix all ingredients except shredded coconut and chopped walnuts. Blend at low speed until moist. Add coconut and walnuts. Pour into pans. Bake immediately for 30-35 minutes.

BUTTER ICING:

16 tbsp. butter, unsalted and softened
6 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. warm milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Blend butter and milk. Gradually add confectioners sugar. Mix at medium speed until smooth. Add vanilla extract. Ice between layers, top and sides.

 

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