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Gingerbread Pudding Cake Recipe

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This Gingerbread Pudding Cake is a cozy, spiced dessert perfect for chilly evenings. Featuring warm notes of ginger and cinnamon, this moist cake is topped with a sweet, bubbling molasses and apple cider glaze that creates a deliciously gooey pudding layer. Made with simple ingredients including applesauce and molasses for a naturally rich flavor, this cake offers a comforting treat with a beautiful balance of sweetness and spice.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 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

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 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 reaches the perfect temperature for baking the 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 to combine all the dry ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, milk, neutral oil, molasses, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
  4. Form Batter: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the batter into an 8×11-inch shallow 2-quart baking dish or a similarly sized dish, spreading it evenly to the edges.
  6. Prepare Topping Mixture: In a separate bowl, stir together the packed brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  7. Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon topping mixture over the batter in the baking dish.
  8. Add Apple Cider and Water: Carefully pour the apple cider and water evenly over the topping mixture. Do not stir; this liquid will seep down during baking, forming the pudding layer beneath the cake.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes or until the center of the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out mostly clean.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This helps the pudding topping to thicken slightly and develop its delicious texture.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened applesauce to avoid adding extra sweetness and to keep the cake moist.
  • Ensure you do not stir the apple cider and water into the batter after adding the topping; this is crucial for the pudding effect.
  • If you prefer a stronger molasses flavor, you can experiment by substituting with blackstrap molasses, but note it will be less sweet and more robust.
  • This cake is best enjoyed warm but can be reheated gently if needed.
  • For a richer dessert, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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