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Poor Man’s Maple Pudding Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 9 servings

Description

Poor Man’s Pudding is a comforting and surprisingly elegant dessert featuring a tender vanilla cake batter baked under a luscious warm maple cream sauce. The cake magically rises through the sauce during baking, creating a wonderful contrast of textures with a caramelized top and a rich, creamy maple-infused layer underneath. This easy-to-make treat serves nine and is perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

Maple Sauce

  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Cake Batter

  • 12 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  1. Get things ready: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9-inch square baking dish thoroughly. If preferred, divide the batter into buttered ramekins for individual servings, but keep an eye on the baking time as smaller portions cook faster.
  2. Heat up the maple sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, heavy whipping cream, butter, and salt. Warm gently just until the butter melts and the mixture becomes smooth. Avoid boiling or reducing the sauce. Remove from the heat and keep warm either on a low burner setting or in a warm place.
  3. Mix the dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until pale and slightly fluffy. Add one egg and beat until fully incorporated, then add the second egg and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, combining just until the batter comes together. Stir in the whole milk; the batter should be thick and spreadable like soft biscuit dough. If the batter looks curdled after adding eggs, don’t worry; it will come together once the dry ingredients are added.
  4. Make the cake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Slowly pour the warm maple sauce evenly over the batter without stirring. The batter will rise through the sauce during baking, creating the signature texture of the pudding. To catch any overflow, place the baking dish on a cookie sheet if desired.
  5. Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown, edges are caramelized, and the center is just set. After baking, let the pudding stand for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken before serving.

Notes

  • You can make individual servings by using buttered ramekins, but watch closely as baking times will be shorter.
  • Avoid boiling the maple sauce to preserve its smooth texture and flavor.
  • If the batter appears curdled after adding eggs, just proceed with the recipe—it will come together after mixing in the dry ingredients.
  • Placing the baking dish on a cookie sheet can help contain any sauce overflow during baking.
  • Allowing the pudding to rest post-baking helps thicken the sauce and improves flavor melding.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/poor-mans-maple-pudding-cake-recipe/