Chômeur Maple Pudding is a classic Canadian dessert, especially popular in Quebec, known for its rich, sweet sauce made from maple syrup poured over a simple cake batter. Its name “chômeur” literally means “unemployed”, reflecting how it was originally an easy, inexpensive dessert made during hard times.
🥄 Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- For the maple sauce:
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup hot water or cream
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Make the batter:
- Cream butter and sugar together.
- Add egg and mix well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, then add alternately with milk.
- Pour into baking dish and spread evenly.
- Prepare the sauce:
- Mix maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and hot water/cream in a saucepan over medium heat until butter melts.
- Pour sauce over batter evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until cake is set and top is golden.
- Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
💡 Tips
- Use pure maple syrup for authentic flavor.
- Can also be made in muffin tins for individual servings.
- Leftovers reheat well and the sauce becomes even more caramelized.
✅ Why it’s beloved:
- Simple ingredients, easy to make
- Sweet, sticky, and comforting
- Affordable yet decadent
If you want, I can make a quick 5-step version of Chômeur Maple Pudding that’s ready in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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