Description
Maple Walnut Pudding Chômeur is a decadent Canadian dessert featuring a moist cake base topped with a luscious maple sugar sauce and crunchy walnuts. This comforting treat combines the rich flavors of maple syrup and brown sugar with a tender walnut-studded cake, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for serving warm with cream or ice cream, it delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Walnut Base
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
Cake Batter
- 1/4 cup butter (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
Maple Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F on the regular bake setting (no fan). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and place it on a baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the bottom of the greased pan and set aside.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to beat the butter and 3/4 cup light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Incorporate Flour and Milk: Add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Mix gently after each addition just until all ingredients are combined. Spoon this batter evenly over the walnuts in the prepared pan, smoothing the surface.
- Prepare the Maple Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, boiling water, and maple syrup. Heat the mixture over high heat until it boils, then reduce the heat to medium and allow it to boil for 2 minutes. This thickens the sauce slightly.
- Pour Sauce and Bake: Carefully and slowly pour the hot maple sauce evenly over the batter in the pan without stirring it in. Place the baking sheet with the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cake is set, pulls away from the pan edges, and turns golden.
- Serve: Let the pudding chômeur cool slightly, then serve warm. For an extra indulgence, drizzle with cream or top with a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- To prevent the pan from spilling during baking, place it on a baking sheet as the syrup can bubble over.
- Using real maple syrup provides the best flavor and authenticity for this dessert.
- Allow the pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving to help the sauce thicken slightly.
- Walnuts can be toasted beforehand for added crunch and deeper flavor if desired.
- This dessert is best enjoyed warm but can be reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Keywords: Maple Walnut Pudding Chômeur, Canadian dessert, maple syrup dessert, pudding chômeur recipe, walnut dessert, baked maple pudding
