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Gingerbread Pudding Cake
We love when friends come to visit. We look forward to catching up and enjoying each other’s company and conversation. And in the days prior to the visit, we daydream about what to serve for dinner. Would our guests prefer Zesty Italian Chicken or Lasagna Soup?
But sometimes, our friends call in the afternoon with last minute plans to stop in that evening. Or we get a text that a whole herd of kids are unexpectedly coming over after school.
Instead of switching into panic mode, we head to the kitchen to whip up Gingerbread Pudding Cake.
With spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, we think this cake is just perfect to serve unexpected guests at this time of year. And those spices create a sweet scent that filters through the house, adding a welcoming touch when friends walk through the door.
But the reason we turn to this recipe when company is on the way is because it’s quick and easy to make. We just mix up the batter, turn on the slow cooker, and soon the smell of baking cake fills the house. And while the slow cooker is doing all the work, we have time to scurry around the house picking up shoes, putting away the laundry, loading the dishwasher, and hiding the general clutter that tends to overwhelm the living room.
We serve this moist cake with a light nutty flavor warm with Vanilla Steamers or a scoop of ice cream. Be careful though, your unexpected guests may just turn into regular visitors after tasting this cake!
Gingerbread Pudding Cake
Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook, pg. 242
Makes 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 2-2½ hours
Standing Time: 15 minutes
Ideal slow cooker size: 3-qt.
Ingredients:
half a stick (4 Tbsp.) butter, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 egg white
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup molasses
1 cup water
1¼ cups flour
¾ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground ginger
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground allspice
⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
½ cup chopped pecans
6 Tbsp. brown sugar
Topping:
¾ cup hot water
5⅔ Tbsp. (⅓ cup) butter, melted
1. Spray interior of slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream 4 Tbsp. butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg white and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, combine molasses and water until blended.
4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beating well after each addition.
5. Fold in pecans. Spoon into slow cooker. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
6. In a small bowl, combine hot water and 5⅔ Tbsp. butter. Pour over batter. Do not stir.
7. Cover. Cook on High 2-2½ hours, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
8. Turn off cooker. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve cake warm.
Looks wnderful…can’t wait to try it.
sounds good
This looks so good! I can’t wait to try it. Could be an alternative dessert for Thanksgiving in place of some of the pies I bake.
Think we will try this tonight!
Thought you might like this!
Take care
Kath
Hi Kim,
Thought you would like this.
Kat
Drool….. oops sorry. Making this right now!!!!!
This looks really good! I am 49 years old and just found out I have 2 sisters I have never met. One of them, who I have met just 3 years ago is coming from Alaska to Seattle to see me She will be here in about 4 days I think I will make it for us. Very excited to make this! Sounds YUMMY!
Congratulations on finding your sisters! What a wonderful experience, getting to know someone that is family that you didn’t know as children.>
THanks! I was looking for something different to make today and these are all ingredients I keep on hand!
Being here in CT with no power in our town for days, I’ve been feeding , housing, laundry, and showering those that need it. Making Crockpot chili and needed just a little something else. This will be a great warming and comforting dessert to complement it. Thank you.
@Sherri – Thinking of you all in CT without power. Bless you for thinking of others during challenging times! Comfort food can be such a blessing when times are rough. Hope the power is restored soon.
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How can you use your crockpot if you don’t have power? Are you using a generator?>
Gathering up the ingredients right now! This looks so good and I know my family will love it!
Sooo.. did someone make it and how did it turn out for you???? Think as mentioned above, it will be an addition to thanksgiving at our home!!!
This sounds so good. I think I will make it for my Ladies group on Tuesday.
Do you have to put paper towel under lid to keep moisture from dropping from the lid onto the cake mixture?
Hi Pat! We did not put paper towels under the lid when we made this cake. Thanks for asking!
Can not get this recipe! can you send it my email?
Thanks,
Carol
Still looking for a comment from someone who made this pudding. It sounds great. However, for me, it doesn’t come under the category of “fast.” Maybe “easy,” but definitely not fast.
baked sweet potatoes with apples & pecans & brown sugar!
Ummm! Sounds wonderful!! Will try it soon! My favorite is my aunt’s sweet potato casserole!
I made it and tasted it, and my first comment was, “Omigod, that is SO GOOD!” It took me 50 minutes to make it, tho. I don’t know how they did it in 20. Maybe if everything was all measured out and sitting on the counter . . . When it says it serves 6 to 8, that’s wishful thinking, especially with something this yummy. Plan on serving 6, and that’s if you have a dollop of ice cream with it.
Looks good!
Can’t wait to try it!!
That looks so awesome, can’t wait to try it!
I never could find the recipe, it never came up.
i love gingerbread..will try this soon. can this be served with Lemon sauce
Making it with my 6 year old right now! Can’t wait to taste it. The batter smells delicious, though.
Gingerbread is by far my husbands favorite dessert, and I can’t wait to make this crockpot version. Just wondering what size crockpot you used to make this recipe? I have a 4 qt. and three 6 qt. cookers that I can’t live without. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes…
Hi Carolyn! We made this Gingerbread Pudding Cake in a 3-quart slow cooker. Happy slow cooking!
Sorry, me again…I printed the recipe and now see that the idea size is a 3 qt. I’ll give it a go in my 4 qt and see how it turns out…Thanks.
Carolyn, Please let me know how it turns out. I have a 2, 4, and 6 qt crockpot……….but no 3 qt. Wondering which one to try……Thanks!
I made it tonight and it was absolutely delicious!!! My friends loved it too. I agree with the previous comment that the prep takes closer to 50 minutes than 20 minutes.
What is the purpose of the butter being poured on top? Wondering if I can sub unsweetend applesauce for some/all as I usually do to lighten the recipe. Thank you!