Holiday Gingerbread Pudding Cake

Warm up your holiday season with the irresistible charm of Holiday Gingerbread Pudding Cake, a dessert that combines the spiced decadence of gingerbread with the indulgent magic of a self-saucing pudding. This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe marries fragrant spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with rich molasses, creating a tender cake that transforms during baking into a luscious, caramel-like sauce at the bottom. Topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar and butter for added richness, this festive dessert fills your kitchen with cozy aromas and pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this comforting treat comes together in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests with minimal effort. Keywords: holiday dessert, gingerbread pudding cake, self-saucing cake, Christmas treats, spiced cake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 1 unit large egg
• 0.75 cup milk
• 1 cup boiling water
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
• 0 whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.

Step 5

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

Step 6

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter.

Step 8

Dot the top with the 2 tablespoons of butter pieces for additional richness.

Step 9

Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire batter. Do not stir. The water will create a pudding-like sauce as the cake bakes.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The pudding layer will settle at the bottom.

Step 11

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1192.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3208.9

Total Fat 135.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 537.8mg	0%
Sodium 1523.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 478.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 336.0g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 135.5IU	0%
Calcium 774.6mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 3099.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 58.7%