Best 6 Hard Sauce For Bread Pudding Or Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of hard sauce recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic accompaniment. From the timeless simplicity of our Basic Hard Sauce to the zesty tang of Orange Hard Sauce, and the nutty richness of Brown Butter Hard Sauce, our recipes cater to a range of palates and preferences. Whether you're looking for a traditional complement to your bread pudding or a delightful topping for your favorite cake, our hard sauce recipes promise to elevate your dessert experience. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure a smooth and creamy sauce that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and create lasting memories.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE



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We found this recipe tucked inside my mom's Bible when going through her things. It has become a family tradition on the first snow day of the year and if that doesn't happen, which can be the case here in central Virginia, we know it'll be the featured dessert at Easter and anytime a comfort food is in order.

Provided by Gail Cobile

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, melted
3 cups whole milk
10 slices hearty farmhouse-style bread, toasted and cut into cubes
1 cup raisins
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¼ cups whole milk
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of butter, and 3 cups of whole milk together, and gently stir in the bread cubes and raisins. Lightly spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set in the middle, 50 to 55 minutes; cover the dish with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let the pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • For vanilla sauce, whisk 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, the flour, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 1/4 cups of whole milk,and salt together in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour sauce over warm bread pudding, or serve on the side in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.7 g, Cholesterol 128.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 387.3 mg, Sugar 72.4 g

HARD SAUCE



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I remember making this sauce for my mom when I was about 8 years old. I loved the aroma and spicy flavor. Today, many cooks spread cream-cheese frosting on spice cake instead, but I think you're really missing something if you bypass this warm, old-time sauce. -Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash ground allspice
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, nutmeg, allspice and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and extracts. Serve with spice cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

HARD SAUCE FOR BREAD PUDDING OR CAKE



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This is a Great Depression recipe that's been in the family recipe files for an age. I remember my mom steaming leftover pound cake and serving this sauce hot on the side.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons softened butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold water (to dampened above ingredients.)
1 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, butter, cornstarch, salt and cold water together in a small sauce pan.
  • Add hot water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Add vinegar and vanilla.
  • Serve hot over warm bread pudding or warm pound cake.

PERSIMMON PUDDING WITH HARD SAUCE



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An old-fashioned steamed pudding may not be your traditional Thanksgiving Day dessert, but it is a tradition on our Thanksgiving table. You will need a pudding mold and persimmons, a beautiful orange fruit that looks like an apple. The persimmons will need to be quite soft, almost overripe to the touch. Persimmons taste like a cross between a peach and an apricot, but they are a little tart. The pudding should be served slightly warm, which makes the hard sauce - one of the best tastes - melt.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for the pudding mold
1 cup sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup persimmon pulp (from 2 to 3 ripe persimmons, peeled and seeded)
3 teaspoons brandy
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda mixed with 2 teaspoons warm water
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon brandy

Steps:

  • To make the pudding, in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed. Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with the persimmon pulp, brandy, eggs, and baking soda mixture. Stir in the vanilla, spices, walnuts, and raisins and mix on low until the butter comes together, about 5 minutes.
  • Butter the top and bottom of a 2-quart pudding mold with a lid. Spoon in the mixture. Put the buttered lid on tightly and lock into place. Put the mold in a bigger pot filled with water to come halfway up the side of the mold; cover the pot. It is necessary to have a well-buttered mold and enough water for ample steam for this pudding to come out right. Bring the water to a simmer and let simmer over medium-low heat for about 2 hours. Make sure the water doesn't evaporate; add more hot water if it does. The pudding should be checked with a cake tester. When the tester comes out clean, the pudding is done. Take the mold out of the water and unmold when cool, 1 to 2 hours.
  • While the pudding is steaming, prepare the hard sauce. Cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer. Beat in the brandy. Chille at least 1 hour. Serve with the warm pudding.

BREAD PUDDING WITH WHISKEY SAUCE



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This is the best bread pudding I've ever eaten! My husband wants me to make it every weekend for Sunday brunch.

Provided by CHERRY195

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup whiskey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together eggs, butter, vanilla and milk. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and mix thoroughly until sugar is dissolved.
  • Place bread cubes in bottom of prepared pan. Pour liquid over bread, fully saturating all bread. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until golden. Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, cream and whiskey in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is gently boiling. Pour sauce over baked bread pudding and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 531.1 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

BREAD PUDDING CAKE



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This Bread Pudding is like a cake made in a Bundt Pan. My Grandma used to make it years ago. She never knew how much of what went into a recipe, so one day, I stood by her side and measured everything she put in it. This recipe is mixed with your hands so it is put together fast.

Provided by vhmeyer

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1 loaf stale bread
1 egg
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup currants
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Soak bread in warm water then squeeze it dry.(after I soak the bread I put it in a sieve and use a spatula to remove the water).
  • Add bread to butter using hands mix together well.
  • Add rest of ingredients and mix well with hands.
  • Put in a bundt pan.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter: This will allow you to control the amount of salt in the sauce.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the sauce, making it smooth and creamy.
  • Add the flavorings gradually: Start with a small amount and increase to taste. This will help you avoid overpowering the sauce.
  • Chill the sauce before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to firm up.
  • Serve the sauce at room temperature: This will make it easy to spread or drizzle.

Conclusion:

Hard sauce is a classic dessert sauce that is easy to make and pairs well with a variety of desserts, such as bread pudding, cake, and ice cream. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious hard sauce that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a simple and elegant dessert sauce, give hard sauce a try!

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