Poor Man's Pudding Pouding Chomeur
Indulge in the comforting decadence of Poor Man's Pudding, or Pouding Chômeur, a beloved classic of French-Canadian cuisine. This rich and simple dessert combines a light, fluffy cake with a luscious maple-brown sugar sauce that caramelizes beautifully as it bakes. Made with pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar, and elevated by the deep, golden sweetness of maple syrup, this recipe is as budget-friendly as it is satisfying. Crafted in just 50 minutes from start to finish, it’s the perfect cozy treat for a crowd, with warm notes of caramel that make it ideal for chilly evenings. Serve it straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, letting the syrupy sauce soak into every bite for a dessert that’s indulgently nostalgic and undeniably comforting.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 60 grams Unsalted butter (softened, for the batter)
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 120 milliliters Milk
- 240 milliliters Maple syrup
- 150 grams Brown sugar
- 60 grams Unsalted butter (for the sauce)
- 250 milliliters Water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking dish and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Step 4
Add the egg to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
Step 7
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, unsalted butter, and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Do not bring it to a boil.
Step 8
Carefully pour the warm syrup mixture over the batter in the baking dish. Pour slowly and evenly to avoid disturbing the batter too much.
Step 9
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and the syrup has thickened slightly around the edges.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. The cake will absorb some of the syrup as it sits.
Step 11
Serve warm, spooning extra sauce from the bottom of the dish over the cake. For an extra indulgent touch, pair with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1305.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3715.8 |
| Total Fat 111.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 496.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2316.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 672.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 514.1g | |
| Protein 32.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 185.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 373.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 703.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories