MAPLE PUDDING CAKE (POUDING CHôMEUR)

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"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

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.

Ethen Stover
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


Muhammad Ebaad
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I made this cake with gluten-free flour and it turned out great! It's a delicious and allergy-friendly dessert.


Caretta Jones
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This cake is perfect for a fall dessert. The maple flavor is warm and comforting.


Ryan Young
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I've never made a pudding cake before, but this one was easy to follow and turned out great!


Thabiso Poonyane
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover maple syrup. It's also a delicious and affordable dessert.


Rebecca Northup
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


NewMaster M6247
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This cake is easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of maple and cinnamon.


Josie Radai
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


zak klupple
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This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the maple glaze was the perfect finishing touch.