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Gingerbread Pudding Cake

Gingerbread Pudding Cake: Warm Comfort with a Sweet Surprise

Gingerbread Pudding Cake is a delightful harmony of warm spices and rich molasses, delivering a moist, spiced dessert that creates its own magical caramel apple sauce as it bakes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder essential for cake rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt enhances flavors
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon double for spicier cake
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger adjust to taste for stronger flavor
  • 1/2 cup Molasses dark molasses gives richer flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce can substitute with mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil can replace with canola or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup Milk plant-based options work too
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar use light or dark according to preference
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon enhances flavor of topping
  • 1 cup Apple Cider fresh cider provides the best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Water helps dissolve topping ingredients

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, milk, oil, molasses, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully integrated.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; lumps are okay.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 8x11-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Mix the topping sugars and ground cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  7. Pour the apple cider and water mixture gently over the topping.
  8. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until set in the middle.
  9. Let the cake cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure your applesauce is smooth for the best texture in the cake. Adjust spices to desired taste, but don't compromise moisture balance.

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