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Hi Bold Bakers! My Homemade Steamed Gingerbread Pudding takes a classic cookie & bread to a whole new level! While plenty of people (myself included!) love a good, Homemade Gingerbread Man, some don’t like their cookies to be so crisp — or with so many warming spices! Already have an account? [ Looking for just a loaf of amazing Gingerbread? Try my Sticky Gingerbread recipe! ] This Christmas gingerbread pudding makes even your pickiest eater happy — and you still get that wonderful gingerbread taste! This steamed pudding (for those who aren’t familiar with the typical British dessert, we’d call it a cake) is incredibly moist, and serving it with my Spiced Rum Caramel Sauce helps marry all of the flavors of the pudding together! My Signature Salted Caramel Sauce also works, if you prefer to omit the rum! Either way, that delicious caramel sauce balances the warm spices perfectly!

What Is Steamed Gingerbread Pudding?

To put it bluntly, this is gingerbread — but steamed! It is a typical English Christmas “pudding,” which means it is a dense, extra moist cake. Steamed pudding gets its name from the cooking method that is used to make it. The batter is put in a heat-proof bowl and cooked by steaming. It takes a bit of time (this recipe will take you about 2 hours and 30 minutes), but the finished product is unbelievably moist and flavorful!

What You Need To Make Steamed Gingerbread Pudding

Measuring Cups and Spoons 1.2-litre pudding basin (or glass mixing bowl) Mixing bowls Parchment paper Aluminum foil String

How To Make Steamed Gingerbread Pudding

Less architecture than a gingerbread house, but all the flavor; here is how you make steamed gingerbread pudding (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):

Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Steamed Gingerbread Pudding

If you are using dried breadcrumbs, you only need 3/4 cup (2oz/57g.) Be sure to check out my post about How To Steam Pudding for a step by step guide! If you don’t fancy Spiced Rum Caramel Sauce, you can always serve this pudding with my Signature Salted Caramel Sauce! This pudding has a rich, caramel flavor. Use dark brown sugar to bring that out even further! No treacle or molasses? You can easily make it at home with my Molasses Substitute. No pudding basin? Use a glass mixing bowl!