Description
Sweet Canadian maple walnut pudding chômeur whispers comfort from Quebec’s culinary heart. Warm caramel sauce cascades over tender cake, inviting you to savor rich maple-infused indulgence with each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup chopped walnuts
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (cake)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar (sauce)
- ½ cup real maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and position a rack in the center. Prepare a 9-inch square baking pan by generously greasing the surface and scattering chopped walnuts evenly across the bottom.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale and voluminous. Incorporate the egg and vanilla, mixing until thoroughly blended.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the butter blend, alternating with milk. Blend gently to maintain a light texture, stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it carefully to create an uniform layer atop the scattered walnuts.
- Construct the sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and continue boiling for two minutes.
- Carefully pour the hot sauce over the batter, ensuring an even distribution without disturbing the cake’s surface.
- Place the baking pan on a rimmed baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for golden edges and a slightly pulling away from pan sides.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes. Serve warm, garnishing with a luxurious drizzle of cream or a complementary scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Elevate your dessert game with this classic Canadian treat that transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious comfort food.
- Chopped walnuts create a delightful textural base, adding crunch and nutty richness to the pudding cake’s foundation.
- Beating butter and brown sugar until fluffy ensures a light, tender cake with deep caramel undertones.
- Carefully pour hot maple sauce over unbaked batter without stirring, allowing it to naturally settle and create a magical self-saucing effect.
- Serve immediately after baking for the most decadent experience, with cold vanilla ice cream or fresh cream complementing the warm, gooey dessert.
- Best enjoyed fresh and warm, this dessert captures the essence of Quebec’s rustic culinary traditions in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 337
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg