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Gingerbread Pudding Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Gingerbread Pudding Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon with a rich molasses-infused cake base. Topped with a sweet sugar and cinnamon crust that soaks in apple cider during baking, it creates a delightful pudding-like layer beneath. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat, this cake is easy to prepare and bakes to a tender, comforting finish.

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple cider (not apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/3 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, molasses, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Combine Batter: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix which could affect texture.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the prepared batter into an 8x11-inch shallow baking dish or a dish with a similar 2-quart capacity, spreading it evenly.
  6. Mix Sugar Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon, mixing until evenly blended.
  7. Add Sugar Topping: Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter surface in the baking dish.
  8. Add Liquids: Carefully pour the apple cider and water mixture evenly over the sugar topping without stirring, which will create the pudding-like layer during baking.
  9. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the center of the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to let the pudding layer set slightly for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure not to stir after adding the apple cider and water to allow the sugar topping to create a pudding layer beneath the cake.
  • Use a shallow baking dish to help achieve the correct pudding-to-cake ratio.
  • Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.

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