Christmas Wedding Cake with Gingerbread

A stunning four-tier holiday Christmas wedding cake with gingerbread decorations and snow-like details.

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 88 minutes (22 minutes per layer)
Total Time: 4 hours
Servings: 100-120 slices

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Ingredients

For the Cake Layers:

2 cups all-purpose flour (260g)
1 cup whole wheat flour (130g)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
230g butter, softened
160g brown sugar
210g granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup molasses
1 cup buttermilk

For the Frosting:
283g butter, softened
225g cream cheese
225g mascarpone
750g powdered sugar, sifted
2 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For Decoration:
Gingerbread houses
Gingerbread men
Sugar snowflakes
Fondant stars
Cranberry jam for filling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line four cake pans with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, salt, baking powder, and all spices
   • In a separate bowl, cream butter with both sugars until light and fluffy
   • Beat in eggs one at a time
   • Stir in vanilla and molasses
   • Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined
3. Prepare the Frosting:
   • Beat butter, cream cheese, and mascarpone until light and fluffy
   • Gradually add sifted powdered sugar
   • Mix in vanilla, milk, and salt until smooth and creamy
   • Beat until stiff peaks form
4. Bake:
   • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans
   • Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
   • Cool in pans for 10 minutes
   • Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks
5. Assembly:
   • Level each cake layer if needed
   • Place first layer on cake board
   • Spread cranberry jam and frosting between each layer
   • Create a crumb coat and chill
   • Apply final coat of frosting in a smooth finish
   • Create dripping snow effect on each tier
   • Stack tiers using appropriate support
6. Decoration:
   • Add gingerbread decorations
   • Pipe snowflakes and details
   • Place sugar flowers and stars
   • Add final touches with edible glitter or pearl dust

Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes: For best results, make gingerbread decorations in advance. Ensure all tiers are properly supported with cake dowels.