Description
Maple Walnut Pudding Chômeur is a classic Canadian dessert featuring a moist, tender cake soaked in a luxurious maple syrup and brown sugar sauce, enhanced with crunchy walnuts. This comforting baked pudding combines rich flavors of pure maple syrup with a buttery walnut-infused batter, making it perfect for a cozy treat or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup Sauce
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Batter
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prepare it for the batter and syrup.
- Make Syrup Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the pure maple syrup, packed brown sugar, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and eggs together until smooth and creamy. Add the milk and then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the batter. Fold in the chopped walnuts gently to maintain their texture.
- Assemble and Pour Syrup: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Carefully pour the hot syrup sauce over the batter without stirring to allow the syrup to seep through during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the syrup has bubbled up around the edges, indicating the pudding is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. Top with extra chopped walnuts for added crunch if desired. For best results, serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a richer dessert experience.
- Walnuts can be substituted with pecans if preferred for a different nutty flavor.
