Description

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Gingerbread Pudding Cake, a delightful dessert that whips up easily and creates its own luscious caramel sauce while baking. With a perfect balance of spices like cinnamon and ginger, this moist cake is ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Its self-saucing feature adds an unexpected twist, ensuring every bite is a delightful surprise. Serve it warm with whipped cream or chilled for a refreshing treat to impress your guests. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe serves 12 and will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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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
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apple cider
1/3 cup water

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix unsweetened applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour batter into an 8×11-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon; sprinkle over the batter.
Carefully pour apple cider and water over the topping without stirring.
Bake for about 40 minutes until set in the center.
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 175mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg