Description
This slow cooker self-saucing ginger pudding is a warm, comforting dessert that delivers a soft sponge infused with warming spices, topped with a spiced ginger sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings, it is easy to prepare with a hands-off cooking method, allowing you to enjoy a luscious dessert with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Sponge Batter
- 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
- Double cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Heat the slow cooker on high for 20 minutes to warm it up. Then carefully rub the basin of your slow cooker with extra butter to prevent sticking.
- Make the Sponge Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with both types of sugar (caster and light brown soft sugar), then add the eggs and milk. Fold in the self-raising flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon. Whisk the batter to remove any lumps until smooth.
- Pour Batter into Slow Cooker: Pour the prepared sponge batter evenly into the buttered slow cooker basin.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix the cornflour with 1 teaspoon of water to form a smooth paste and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the light brown sugar and ground ginger with 350ml boiling water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, then mix in the cornflour paste until well combined.
- Add Sauce Over Batter: Carefully pour the sauce mixture evenly over the top of the sponge batter in the slow cooker. The sauce will settle at the bottom during cooking to create the self-saucing effect.
- Cook the Pudding: Cover and cook on high for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes depending on your slow cooker, until the sponge is set and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the pudding warm, optionally pouring over some double cream for extra richness.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker model and temperature accuracy.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives and use a suitable cream substitute.
- Make sure not to lift the lid during cooking to maintain even heat and steam.
- Can be kept warm in the slow cooker for short periods but best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: slow cooker pudding, self saucing pudding, ginger pudding, slow cooker dessert, British dessert, easy dessert, comfort food, slow cooker recipe
