Best 5 Slow Cooker Apple Gingerbread Pudding Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of fall with our irresistible Slow Cooker Apple Gingerbread Pudding Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the comforting spices of gingerbread with the sweet tang of apples. This delectable dish is not just a cake; it's an experience, a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Served warm with a generous dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this pudding cake is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat on a crisp autumn day. Additionally, discover a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a mouthwatering Slow Cooker Apple Pie, a classic Apple Crisp bursting with autumnal flavors, and the ultimate Apple Butter, a versatile spread that elevates pancakes, waffles, and toast to new heights. Embark on a culinary adventure with our curated selection of apple-centric recipes, each one a testament to the versatility and deliciousness of this quintessential fall fruit.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD PUDDING CAKE



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Super-moist cake gets all spiced up in this scrumptious slow-cooked dessert. If you want it a little sweeter, drizzle it with maple syrup. -Barbara Cook, Yuma, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup molasses
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup hot water
2/3 cup butter, melted
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Mix molasses and 1 cup water. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in egg white and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans., Pour into a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Mix hot water and melted butter; pour over batter (do not stir). , Cook, covered, on high until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 2-2-1/2 hours. Turn off slow cooker; let stand 15 minutes. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CROCK POT GINGERBREAD PUDDING CAKE



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Learn how to easily create my Gingerbread Pudding Cake made in a slow cooker, which is soft, gooey and so moist you can eat it with a spoon!

Provided by Gemma Stafford

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Cup (8oz/225g) light brown sugar
¾ Cup (8oz/225g) Treacle/molasses
2 sticks (( 8oz/225g) Butter)
3 Cups (16oz/450g) Ap flour
2 tsp Ground ginger
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
2 Whole Eggs
1 ¼ cups (10floz/300ml) Whole milk
2 level tsp Baking soda ((bicarb of soda))
¾ cups (6oz/180g) butter
2 ¼ cups (20 floz) water
¾ cup (8oz/225g) brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwaveable bowl, gently heat the sugar, butter and treacle until melted. Set aside to cool once melted.
  • Whisk the eggs together and then pour them into the treacle mix and continue whisking
  • Sift the flour and spices over the treacle mix and gently stir in.
  • Heat the milk until warm in the microwave (about 1 minute)
  • Whisk the bicarbonate (baking soda) into the warm milk. You will see it bubble and activate.
  • Whisk the milk straight into the treacle mix until well combined. You will notice this is a thin batter, that's ok.
  • Butter your crock pot (or rice cooker) and pour in the batter. (my crock pot is a large 4 quarts)
  • In a bowl heat the butter, water and brown sugar in a bowl until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
  • Gently pour it on top of the gingerbread mix. It will be hot but that's ok.
  • Place on the lid and set your crockpot to HIGH and cook for 2 hours (this timing is based on my crock pot so your timing may vary depending on the strength of yours)
  • While baking you will notice the pudding cakes rises up a lot and the liquid will bake into the cake.
  • After the 2 hours remove the pot from the body of the crock pot and set aside to cool down and let it set. It will continue cooking out of the crock pot.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and you will be in heaven!

SLOW-COOKER APPLE GINGERBREAD PUDDING CAKE



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Pudding cake is a magical dessert. It bakes like a cake, while creating its own pudding-like topping-all in your slow cooker!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place apples evenly in bottom.
  • In medium bowl, stir flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg until well mixed. In small bowl, mix water, molasses and oil until well mixed. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Spread over apples in slow cooker. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, mix apple cider and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is boiling. Pour over mixture in slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Turn off slow cooker; uncover. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 51 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER GINGERBREAD PUDDING CAKE



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This Slow Cooker Gingerbread Pudding Cake is an easy holiday dessert! Perfect with vanilla ice cream

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter (softened)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup water
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (or sub all purpose)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup butter (melted)

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until combined. Add egg and beat until combined. Add vanilla, molasses and water and beat (start on low!) until combined. There might be a few flecks of butter unincorporated, but that's okay.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg and beat until combined. Pour into greased 3-4 quart slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle batter with brown sugar. Combine hot water and melted butter and pour over brown sugar (no stirring!).
  • Cover with the lid and cook on high for 2.5-3 hours. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 397 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER APPLE PUDDING CAKE



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A satisfying dessert, pudding cake is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three separate layers-apples, cake and sauce-and I like to serve it in a bowl. -Ellen Schroeder, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup 2% milk
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/3 cups sour cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Spread into the bottom of a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle apples over batter., In a small bowl, combine orange juice, honey, melted butter, cinnamon and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar; pour over apples. Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours, until apples are tender., In a small bowl, combine sour cream and confectioners' sugar. Serve with warm pudding cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith apples are a good choice because they hold their shape well during cooking.
  • If you don't have any crystallized ginger, you can use 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger instead.
  • Be sure to grease the slow cooker well before adding the batter, to prevent sticking.
  • Cook the pudding on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. Check the pudding with a toothpick or skewer after 6 hours; it's done when the toothpick comes out clean.
  • Serve the pudding warm, with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker apple gingerbread pudding cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for fall. The apples and ginger give it a warm and spicy flavor, and the cake is moist and tender. It's also a great way to use up leftover apples. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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