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Warm Gingerbread Pudding Cake

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  • Author: Mari
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Holiday
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

comforting


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pudding Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. Prepare the Batter – In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually combine with the dry ingredients until well incorporated.
  4. Assemble the Cake – Pour batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  5. Make the Pudding Sauce – In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, hot water, and butter. Pour this mixture gently over the batter—do not stir.
  6. Bake – Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean.
  7. Serve – Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon the warm cake into bowls, making sure to scoop up the pudding sauce from the bottom. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.


Notes

  • For extra richness, swap milk with buttermilk.
  • Add a splash of bourbon or rum to the sauce for a festive twist.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated for a cozy treat the next day.