Traditional Pouding Chômeur
Traditional Pouding Chômeur
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup (105 g) sugar
- 1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (420 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- ½ cup (125 ml) 15% cooking cream
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter an 8-inch (20 cm) square glass baking dish, 2 inches (5 cm) high.
- In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the sugar and butter with an electric mixer. Add the egg, milk and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients, mixing just to combine.
- In the baking dish, whisk together the brown sugar, water and cream. Using a spoon, gently scoop the batter on top of the brown sugar mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
Traditional Pouding Chômeur