Slow Cooker Gingerbread Pumpkin Lattes Food

SLOW COOKER GINGERBREAD CAKE

Steps:

• NOTE - THIS RECIPE WILL WORK BEST WITH A OVAL SLOW COOKER. Using a round slow cooker may not allow the cake to set in the middle before the edges burn.
• You will need two bowls (both medium sized).
• In one bowl add the softened butter and sugar. Using a hand mixer (or kitchen aid with paddle attachment) cream the sugar and butter together. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Next add the molasses and blend until smooth.
• In the other bowl add the flour, salt, spices, and baking soda. Stir.
• Pour this dry mixture slowly into the wet ingredients while blending. This may be a little chunky.
• Next pour in the hot water and continue mixing until a smooth batter forms.
• Spray your slow cooker non-stick spray. Pour in the batter. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
• Set the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 2 hours and 10 minutes without opening the lid during the cooking time. Check on the cake towards the end of the cooking time by peering through the lid. You can jiggle the stoneware to see if the cake is still jiggly. If it is still jiggly, continue cooking.
• Remove the stoneware from the heating element of the slow cooker and set on a cooking rack after the cooking time is up.
• Let cool until the cake is at room temperature.
• Best if served cooled (the spices are more profound).
• Serve topped with whipped cream, cool whip or ice cream.

SLOW COOKER GINGERBREAD PUMPKIN LATTES

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a 2-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir to combine.
• Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Make sure it doesn't boil! Turn slow cooker to warm setting to keep latte warm for 2 - 3 hours. You can use low to keep it warm if your slow cooker doesn't have a warm setting, but keep an eye on it. Stir occasionally to make sure it doesn't scald. For faster lattes, you can start on the high setting then switch to low, but I wouldn't cook these on high for more than one hour.
• Stir again right before serving and taste. Add additional sugar or syrup if desired. Ladle into individual mugs. Top with whipped cream, a dusting of nutmeg, and a cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve.