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Decadent Gingerbread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

Gingerbread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon additional vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, milk, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
  • Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  • While the pudding is baking, prepare the vanilla sauce. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and additional vanilla extract over medium heat.
  • Stir continuously until the mixture is heated through but not boiling, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly until ready to serve.
  • Serve the warm pudding drizzled with vanilla sauce.