Gingerbread Pudding Cake
Gingerbread Pudding Cake is a heartwarming dessert that perfectly embodies the spirit of the holiday season. With its rich blend of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, this moist cake creates a delightful pudding-like texture that is irresistibly comforting. Drizzled with a luscious sauce, every bite transports you to a cozy winter evening. This cake not only impresses at festive gatherings but also makes for a delightful treat any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together molasses, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish; bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add heavy cream and stir until blended.
- Drizzle the sauce over warm cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For added texture, feel free to mix in chocolate chips or nuts. - Substitute honey for molasses if desired for a different flavor profile. - Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to enhance its gooeyness.