Description
Indulge in a decadent Canadian classic with this Maple Walnut Pudding Chômeur recipe. A rich maple syrup and brown sugar sauce envelops a moist walnut-studded cake, creating a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
Syrup:
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Syrup: In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, and cream. Bring to a boil, then stir in vanilla.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare Batter: Beat butter and eggs in a large bowl, then add milk and dry ingredients. Fold in walnuts.
- Assemble: Pour batter into dish, then pour hot syrup over without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and top with extra walnuts.
Notes
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Pecans can be used as a walnut substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
