Gingerbread Pudding Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Gingerbread Pudding Cake! A delightful combination of moist gingerbread cake and a creamy, rich pudding layer, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. First baked in 2007 and declared 'wonderful' with a 'rich, light, yummy' pudding layer, this recipe delivers on flavor and texture. Get ready for a taste sensation – perfect for cozy nights or special occasions!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 433.2 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Gingerbread Pudding Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter + ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar + ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 cup water + 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • Brown Sugar
  • Hot Water

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How to Make Gingerbread Pudding Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 1 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup molasses and 1 cup water, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Sprinkle evenly with ¼ cup packed light brown sugar.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups boiling water.
  9. Carefully pour the butter-water mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  11. Let cool completely before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

160g

Fat

49g

Carbs

23g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gingerbread Pudding Cake?

Gingerbread Pudding Cake takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gingerbread Pudding Cake?

Gingerbread Pudding Cake has approximately 433.2 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gingerbread Pudding Cake?

The key ingredients for Gingerbread Pudding Cake are Flour, Baking Soda, Ginger, Cinnamon, Salt, Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.

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