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Gingerbread Pudding Cake Recipe

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This Gingerbread Pudding Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert combining the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon with a luscious molasses-infused cake base. Topped with a sweet cinnamon and sugar mixture and baked with apple cider and water poured over the top, it creates a delightful pudding-like texture beneath a tender cake layer. Perfect for cozy fall or winter gatherings, this easy-to-make dessert offers a comforting twist on traditional gingerbread.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
  • ⅓ cup molasses (not blackstrap)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping and Sauce

  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple cider (not apple cider vinegar)
  • ⅓ cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake your cake evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a larger bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, milk, neutral oil, molasses, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Batter: Gradually stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined to form a smooth batter.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the batter into an 8×11-inch shallow baking dish or an equivalent 2-quart baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Add Topping: Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
  8. Add Liquid: Carefully pour the apple cider and water mixture evenly over the sugar topping without stirring. This will create the pudding effect as it bakes.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the center of the cake is set and no longer jiggly.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the pudding cake to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This resting time helps the pudding set and enhances the flavors.

Notes

  • Ensure you do not stir after pouring the apple cider and water over the topping to maintain the pudding-like texture beneath the cake.
  • You can substitute apple cider with unsweetened apple juice if apple cider is unavailable.
  • This cake is best served warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
  • Using unsweetened applesauce keeps the fat content lower while adding moisture and sweetness naturally.

Keywords: gingerbread, pudding cake, molasses, apple cider, cinnamon, holiday dessert, moist cake, spiced dessert

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