Best 2 Pudding Chomeur Maple Pudding Cake Recipes

Pudding chomeur, also known as "poor man's pudding," is a classic French-Canadian dessert that combines a soft, fluffy cake with a rich maple syrup sauce. This simple yet satisfying dish is a staple in many Canadian households and is often served during special occasions or as a comforting treat. Created by French settlers in North America during the 19th century, this delectable dessert has a unique combination of textures and flavors that will surely delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PUDDING CHOMEUR - MAPLE PUDDING CAKE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Pudding Chomeur - Maple Pudding Cake Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by JimMac

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
1-1/4 cups maple syrup
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
a pinch of salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter - softened
1/3 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
creme fraiche, sour cream, or whipped cream

Steps:

Stir together 1-1/4 cups pure maple syrup (amber or Grade B), heavy cream, 2 teaspoons cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Beat together 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) and 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add 1 large egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, then beat until just combined (batter will be very thick). Sift 1 cup cake flour (not self-rising), 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together into egg mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Pour l/3 cup syrup mixture into baking dish. Divide batter in bowl into 6 mounds with rubber spatula and spoon each mound onto syrup mixture in baking dish, spacing mounds evenly. Pour remaining syrup mixture over and around mounds. Bake until topping is golden and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm, with creme fraiche, sour cream, or whipped cream.

MAPLE PUDDING CAKE (POUDING CHôMEUR)

Maple Pudding Cake (Pouding Chômeur) image

"Unemployed man's pudding" is made from ingredients that are inexpensive and abundant in Quebec. From Gourmet March, 2006.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 c pure maple syrup (amber or grade b)
3/4 c heavy cream
2 tsp cider vinegar
pinch salt
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened (3 ounces)
1/3 c sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c cake flour (not self-rising)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

1. Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350F.
2. Stir together maple syrup, heavy cream, cider vinegar, and pinch of salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
3. Beat together butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
4. Add egg and vanilla, then beat until just combined (batter will be very thick).
5. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into egg mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.
6. Pour 1/3 cup syrup mixture into baking dish.
7. Divide batter in bowl into 6 mounds with rubber spatula and spoon each mound onto syrup mixture in baking dish, spacing mounds evenly.
8. Pour remaining syrup mixture over and around mounds.
9. Bake until topping is golden and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes.
10. Serve warm, with creme fraiche or sour cream if desired.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh, ripe fruit and high-quality maple syrup will give your pudding chômeur the best flavor.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the cake tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake until it is golden brown: A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature: Pudding chômeur is best served warm or at room temperature, with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Pudding chômeur is a classic French-Canadian dessert that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's a perfect dessert for any occasion.