Gingerbread Pudding Cake (Printable Format)

Moist gingerbread cake meets warm apple cider pudding, spiced with cinnamon and ginger for a cozy treat.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/3 cup molasses
08 - 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
09 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1/4 cup milk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

12 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
13 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1 cup apple cider
16 - 1/3 cup water

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a medium bowl until uniformly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Transfer the batter to a lightly greased 8x11-inch or 2-quart shallow baking dish, spreading evenly.
06 - In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
07 - Distribute the sugar and cinnamon topping evenly over the surface of the batter.
08 - Pour apple cider and water gently over the topping without stirring.
09 - Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the center is set and a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.
10 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving warm.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For enhanced flavor, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.