Ancient ginger pudding is an excellent alternative to marzipan pudding. There is something wonderfully nostalgic about warm baked pudding served with custard, and ginger pudding deserves more attention.
This ginger pudding recipe yields a soft, moist dessert with the delicate warmth of ginger and cinnamon, topped with a rich sauce that permeates the base. While it shares a similar spirit to the beloved marzipan pudding, the ginger and cinnamon give it its own distinct flavor. Furthermore, it is quite simple to prepare if you want a homemade dessert without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ginger Pudding Recipe
The following ingredients are required to make the pudding: 6 tablespoons of butter or margarine, ⅔ cup of sugar, ½ cup of golden syrup, 1 tablespoon of ground ginger, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 1 egg, 1¾ cups of self-raising flour, and 1 cup of buttermilk.
For the Sauce
The sauce is made from 1 cup of sugar, 50g of butter or margarine, 1 cup of cream, and a pinch of salt.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 165°C. Mix the butter, sugar, and golden syrup until light and well combined. Add the egg, ground ginger, and cinnamon, stirring until evenly distributed. Sift in the self-raising flour, then pour in the buttermilk. Stir until a smooth and uniform batter is obtained. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish. Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the pudding is baking, prepare the sauce. Place the sugar, butter, cream, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth. After the pudding is baked, poke holes in the surface with a fork. Pour most of the hot sauce over the hot pudding, allowing it to soak in. Keep a small amount of sauce aside for serving, if desired. Serve warm with custard and an additional drizzle of sauce.
Mistake to Avoid
One of the easiest ways to lose the moist texture is simply pouring the sauce on top and leaving it there. As soon as the pudding comes out of the oven, use a fork to make holes all over the surface before adding the hot sauce. This encourages the sauce to penetrate the pudding rather than just remaining on top.