Chômeur's Pudding
Description
This French Canadian dessert is commonly served in diners. The traditional recipe uses heavy cream and maple syrup; this one uses milk and brown sugar.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup margarine, divided
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1 large egg
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1 cup milk
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2 cups water
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2 cups brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Sift flour and baking powder into a small bowl.
3
Beat sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, and egg in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk, stirring batter briefly after each addition just to combine. Pour into the prepared dish.
4
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup margarine, and vanilla. Return to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Pour sauce over batter.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is set, about 45 minutes.