Description
A comforting slow cooker self-saucing ginger pudding with a soft, spiced sponge and a rich ginger sauce beneath. This easy-to-make dessert combines warm flavors of ground ginger and cinnamon, perfect for cozy evenings, and can be served with a drizzle of double cream for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Sponge:
- 100g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing the basin
- 125g caster sugar
- 100g light brown soft sugar
- 2 eggs
- 200ml milk
- 275g self-raising flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 175g light brown soft sugar
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 350ml boiling water
To serve (optional):
- Double cream
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Heat the slow cooker on high for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, generously butter the basin of your slow cooker to prevent sticking.
- Make the sponge batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the caster sugar and 100g light brown soft sugar. Beat in the eggs and milk until smooth. Fold in the self-raising flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Whisk gently if needed to remove any lumps.
- Pour batter into slow cooker: Transfer the prepared sponge batter into the greased slow cooker basin, leveling the surface.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with 1 teaspoon of water to create a smooth paste and set aside. In a separate jug, combine the 175g light brown soft sugar and 1 tablespoon ground ginger with 350ml boiling water, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Stir in the cornflour paste to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Add the sauce over batter: Carefully pour the ginger sauce evenly over the sponge batter in the slow cooker. Do not stir.
- Cook the pudding: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The cooking time varies depending on your slow cooker. The pudding is done when the sponge has set and feels firm to the touch.
- Serve: Spoon portions of the ginger pudding into bowls, allowing some sauce to pour over. Optionally, serve with a drizzle of double cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Cooking times can vary significantly depending on the slow cooker model; check the pudding at 1 hour 30 minutes and adjust accordingly.
- Ensure the basin is well greased to prevent the pudding from sticking.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives and serve with dairy-free cream.
- This pudding can also be prepared in advance and gently reheated in the slow cooker or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins to 2 hrs 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: slow cooker, self-saucing pudding, ginger pudding, dessert, slow cooker dessert, ginger, spiced dessert, easy slow cooker recipe
