Poor Man's Pudding Cake Pouding Chomeur

Transport your taste buds to the heart of Quebec with Poor Man's Pudding Cake, or Pouding Chômeur—a decadent dessert with humble origins. This classic Canadian treat combines a tender, vanilla-scented cake batter with a luscious maple-caramel sauce that magically bakes into the cake, creating a self-saucing delight. Made with pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar, along with a rich infusion of maple syrup, this budget-friendly recipe is as comforting as it is easy to prepare. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings. Serve it warm, drizzled with its own caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible finishing touch. Keywords: Poor Man's Pudding Cake, Pouding Chômeur, maple-caramel sauce, self-saucing dessert, Canadian dessert recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1.5 cups brown sugar
• 2 cups boiling water
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter (for syrup)
• 0.5 cups maple syrup

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the egg until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and set aside while making the syrup.

Step 7

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, boiling water, butter, and maple syrup. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the butter has melted.

Step 8

Carefully pour the hot syrup mixture over the batter in the baking dish. Do not stir.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, with a drizzle of the caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1506.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3899.3

Total Fat 156.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 618.0mg	0%
Sodium 1148.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 617.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 473.5g
Protein 30.8g	0%

Vitamin D 136.6IU	0%
Calcium 420.8mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 780.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 61.8%