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Ultimate Gingerbread Pudding Cake Recipe

Discover the ultimate Gingerbread Pudding Cake recipe—warm, spiced, moist, and perfect for cozy desserts and holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 cup hot water

For the Pudding Sauce:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups water

Optional Topping:

  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Oven and Pan
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or a deep baking dish.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar
    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add Wet Ingredients
    Mix in the egg until fully incorporated, then stir in molasses.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water. Stir until smooth; the batter will be slightly thin.
  • Prepare the Cake Pan
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Make the Pudding Sauce
    In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and 2 cups of water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
  • Add Syrup to Cake
    Slowly pour the syrup over the batter in the pan.
  • Bake
    Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and Serve
    Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and spoon pudding sauce over the top. Serve warm or chilled, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

  • Dietary Adjustments: Easily make this recipe vegan or dairy-free by substituting butter with coconut oil and eggs with flax or chia alternatives.