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Gingerbread Pudding Cake

A delightful fusion of spices and sweetness that envelops your senses, creating a magical treat with its own caramel apple sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour Use fresh flour for the best texture.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder This helps the cake rise perfectly.
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt Balances the sweetness of the cake.
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness to the batter.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Infuses warm flavors into your cake.
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger Essential for that signature gingerbread taste.
  • 0.33 cups molasses Provides moisture and depth of flavor.
  • 0.33 cups unsweetened applesauce Keeps the cake moist without added fat.
  • 0.25 cups vegetable oil Contributes to a tender crumb.
  • 0.25 cups milk Enhances the overall texture of the cake.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a sweet aroma and flavor boost.
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar (packed) Introduces additional moisture and caramel notes.
  • 0.33 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the topping layer effectively.
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon Used in the topping for extra flavor complexity.
  • 1 cup apple cider Creates a unique sauce while baking.
  • 0.33 cups water Helps to create steam during baking for moisture.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and spices until well blended.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine unsweetened applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, molasses, and vanilla extract using a whisk until fully incorporated.
  4. Carefully stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into an 8x11-inch baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom. In another bowl, mix together brown sugar with regular granulated sugar and ground cinnamon before sprinkling this topping evenly over your batter.
  6. Pour apple cider and water over the sugar topping without stirring it in; bake for about 40 minutes or until the middle is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

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