Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Maple Walnut Pudding Chômeur, a traditional Québécois dessert that combines a moist cake with a luscious maple sauce and crunchy walnuts.
Ingredients
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For the Cake Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Maple Sauce:
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Make the Cake Batter: Cream butter and sugar, mix in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and milk; spread batter in dish.
- Prepare the Maple Sauce: Simmer maple syrup, brown sugar, cream, and butter. Stir in walnuts.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour hot sauce over batter and bake until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving; spoon sauce over each serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge and reheat gently to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Québécois
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
