Description
Pouding Chômeur, also known as Poor Man’s Pudding, is a classic dessert that offers sweet comfort with its rich flavors and warm texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking them together until well blended.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is airy and pale.
- Incorporate the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the pudding light.
- Transfer the batter into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in the boiling water, stirring until fully mixed.
- Carefully pour this syrupy concoction over the batter, ensuring not to disturb the layers.
- Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the top achieves a beautiful golden hue and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few moments before serving, ideally warm, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, mix in 1/2 cup of cocoa powder with the dry ingredients and adjust the sugar accordingly.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a delightful warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg