Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix, 14.5 oz (12 Pack) — molasses spiced, easy-prep

Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake and Cookie Mix is an easy-to-use pantry mix that bakes into warm gingerbread cookies or a tender gingerbread cake in minutes.

Whether you crave chewy spiced cookies or a moist slice of gingerbread cake, this versatile 14.5 oz mix gives you both options with minimal fuss. Made with molasses and enriched flour, the mix is formulated for straightforward preparation—just add the few required wet ingredients. It arrives in a multipack of twelve, ideal for stocking up, gifting, or planning seasonal baking sessions. Betty Crocker has been a trusted name for simple, reliable baking for generations, and this mix continues that tradition by offering a classic holiday flavor in an adaptable format.

How do I turn the mix into cookies or cake?

Choose the preparation method that fits your mood: cookie dough for drop or rolled cookies, or batter for a sheet or layered cake. The package directions provide ingredient amounts and baking times for both formats so you can get consistent results.

• Add the specified eggs, water, and any recommended fat for cookies or cake batter.
• Mix until ingredients are combined; chill dough if rolling cookies for cleaner cut shapes.
• For cake, pour batter into a greased pan and bake per the package time and temperature.
• Top with frosting, glaze, or powdered sugar, or enjoy plain to highlight the ginger-molasses flavor.

What flavor and texture should I expect from baked gingerbread?

The finished cookies are traditionally soft and chewy with warm spice notes from ginger, cinnamon and molasses, while the cake yields a moist, tender crumb. Sugar and molasses give a deep caramelized taste and amber color to both formats.

• Pronounced molasses backbone balanced with ginger spice.
• Cookies bake to a soft, slightly chewy center with crisper edges when desired.
• Cake develops a moist interior suitable for slicing and layering.
• Pairs well with cream cheese frosting, vanilla glaze, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

How long does preparation and baking take?

Active time is short—mixing takes minutes—while total time depends on whether you make cookies or cake. Cookies typically require a brief bake; cakes take longer but still finish quickly compared to from-scratch recipes.

• Mixing: 5–10 minutes to combine ingredients and shape or pour.
• Cookie bake time: usually under 15 minutes for standard drop cookies.
• Cake bake time: often 20–40 minutes depending on pan size and oven.
• Cooling and decorating add extra time, but overall turnaround is convenient for same-day serving.

Who is this mix for? Home bakers who want a dependable, speedy way to make traditional gingerbread without measuring multiple spices or sourcing molasses separately will appreciate this product. It’s well suited for busy families, seasonal bakers, classroom or party treats, and anyone who likes to keep a versatile baking mix on hand. The 12-pack format works well for stocking a pantry, donating to events, or creating gift baskets for holidays. If you enjoy customizing texture and toppings or need a quick dessert solution, this Betty Crocker mix delivers classic gingerbread flavor with straightforward steps and consistent results.

Ingredients

Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Sugar, Palm Oil, Dried Molasses, Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate), Wheat Starch, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Salt, Natural Flavor, Hydroxylated Soy Lecithin.