Description
This Slow Cooker Self Saucing Ginger Pudding is a comforting dessert featuring a spiced ginger and cinnamon sponge baked slowly to perfection in a slow cooker. The pudding creates its own delicious gingery sauce while cooking, resulting in a moist, tender texture. Served warm with optional double cream, this easy-to-make dessert is great for cozy gatherings or indulgent family treats.
Ingredients
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For the 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
For the 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 and basin: Heat the slow cooker on high for 20 minutes to warm it up. Generously butter the basin of your slow cooker to prevent sticking and aid with even cooking.
- Make the sponge batter: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, caster sugar, and light brown soft sugar. Beat in the eggs and milk until well blended. Fold in the self-raising flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Whisk the mixture gently to remove any lumps and form a smooth batter.
- Pour batter into basin: Transfer the prepared batter into the greased slow cooker basin, smoothing the top evenly.
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with 1 teaspoon of water until a smooth paste forms and set aside. In a separate container, combine the light brown soft sugar and ground ginger with 350ml boiling water, stirring until the sugar dissolves fully. Stir in the cornflour paste until well incorporated.
- Add the sauce over the batter: Gently pour the prepared ginger sauce evenly over the top of the batter in the slow cooker. Do not stir.
- Cook the pudding: Cover and cook on high for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on your slow cooker’s strength. The pudding is done when the sponge is set and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Spoon portions into bowls and optionally pour over some double cream for a rich finish. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the slow cooker model; start checking for doneness after 1 hour 30 minutes.
- If you prefer a less intense ginger flavor, reduce the ground ginger by half in both sponge and sauce.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives and skip the double cream topping.
- Ensure the cornflour is mixed smoothly to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 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, easy ginger pudding
