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Gingerbread Pudding Cake

Warm Gingerbread Pudding Cake with Luscious Toffee Sauce

This Gingerbread Pudding Cake captures the essence of the holidays with its inviting aroma and delectable toffee sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Yogurt vanilla or plain, non-dairy optional
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour or All-Purpose Flour substitute equally if needed
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp Ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
  • 0.75 cup Butter can substitute with dairy-free alternatives
  • 0.5 cup Light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk or dairy alternative with vinegar almond milk mixed with vinegar for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cup Molasses
  • 2 large Eggs can be replaced with flax eggs for vegan option
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 0.25 cup Additional molasses
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a pot, combine chopped Medjool dates with water and cook over medium heat until they form a smooth paste.
  3. In a bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, yogurt, date paste, and buttermilk.
  5. Whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, vanilla, additional molasses, and brown sugar over medium heat and cook until thickened.
  9. After baking, let the cake cool for 10 minutes, poke holes in the top, and pour warm toffee sauce over it.
  10. Slice and serve with remaining toffee sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize sweetness in the sauce and use fresh ingredients for best results. Cake can be prepared a day in advance.

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