How to Create a Whimsical Holiday Cake
The holidays are the perfect time to make your dessert table shine—and what better way than combining the clean elegance of a plain white cake with the cozy charm of gingerbread men and houses? For a stress-free yet dramatic display, pick up a simple white-layer cake from Dessert Gallery, then enhance it with a gingerbread village theme. It’s both fun to make and fun to eat!
Step 1: Choose the Right Cake
Head to Dessert Gallery and order one of their plain white or vanilla layer cakes. For example, their “French Vanilla Cake” features tender white layers filled with vanilla buttercream. Dessert Gallery
This makes a perfect base because it lets the decorating shine and provides a clean canvas.
Step 2: Decorate Gingerbread Men & Houses
Once your cake is ready, it’s time to adorn the sides. You’ll need:
Plain gingerbread men cookies
Mini gingerbread houses or house-shaped cookies
Decorating a cake with these elements plays into trending gingerbread house cake ideas. You can place them around the sides of the cake to create a little village scene.
Step 3: Decorating the Sides of the Cake
Here’s how to bring it all together:
Place your cake on a sturdy board or stand.
Position the gingerbread houses evenly around the base of the cake. Use larger houses spaced evenly.
Add small decorative touches: maybe a dusting of powdered sugar for “snow”, a few edible sprinkles, or mini candy “trees”.
Consider piping a small buttercream “snow drift” around the base of the cake board to complete the scene.
With just a simple white cake from Dessert Gallery and some gingerbread figures, you can create a charming and festive dessert that looks far more elaborate than it is. Whether for a holiday party, family gathering this cake will delight anyone!