Ginger Pudding With a Rich Twist

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a warm baked pudding served with custard, and ginger pudding is one that deserves more attention.

This ginger pudding recipe produces a soft, moist dessert with the gentle warmth of ginger and cinnamon, covered in a rich sauce that soaks into the sponge.

It is similar in spirit to the much-loved malva pudding, but the ginger and cinnamon give it a flavour of its own.

It is also simple enough to make when you want a homemade dessert without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ginger pudding recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter or margarine

2/3 cup sugar

½ cup golden syrup

1 tablespoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 egg

1¾ cups self-raising flour

1 cup buttermilk

For the sauce:

1 cup sugar

50g butter or margarine

1 cup cream

Pinch of salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 165°C.

Cream together the butter, sugar and golden syrup until light and well combined.

Add the egg, ground ginger and cinnamon, mixing until incorporated.

Sift in the self-raising flour, then add the buttermilk. Mix until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.

Pour the batter into a greased ovenproof dish.

Bake for about 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre 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 until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Once the pudding is baked, use a fork to poke holes across the surface. Pour most of the hot sauce over the hot pudding, allowing it to soak in.

Reserve a little sauce for serving if desired.

Serve warm with custard and an extra drizzle of sauce.

– IOL

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