Maple Pudding Cake (Pouding Chômeur)
Indulge in your sweet tooth like you’re at the sugar shack with this must-have dessert. A Quebec classic, it consists of a vanilla cake soaked in a maple syrup and cream sauce. A childhood memory for some, a symbol of comfort for others, this traditional flavourful dessert is both moist and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups (310 ml) 35% cream
- 1 cup (250 ml) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar
- ¾ cup (115 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp (85 g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) canola oil
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla
- 1 egg
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) milk
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a small pot, bring all of the ingredients to a boil while whisking. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Indulge in your sweet tooth like you’re at the sugar shack with this must-have dessert. A Quebec classic, it consists of a vanilla cake soaked in a maple syrup and cream sauce. A childhood memory for some, a symbol of comfort for others, this traditional flavourful dessert is both moist and delicious.