Chômeur’s Pudding
Chômeur's Pudding is a French Canadian dessert often served in diners.
It is made with a cake-like batter and a sweet sauce.
The traditional version uses heavy cream and maple syrup, but this one uses milk and brown sugar.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 26, 2026Share
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Chômeur's Pudding is a French Canadian dessert often served in diners.
It is made with a cake-like batter and a sweet sauce.
The traditional version uses heavy cream and maple syrup, but this one uses milk and brown sugar.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup white sugar
0.5 cup margarine, divided
1 large egg
1 cup milk
2 cups water
2 cups brown sugar
0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Sift flour and baking powder into a small bowl.
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Beat sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Add flour mixture and milk in turns, stirring briefly after each addition. Pour into the dish.
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Boil water in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup margarine, and vanilla. Boil again and cook for 2 minutes. Pour sauce over batter.
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Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes until the center is set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 9g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 17mg
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Sodium 154mg
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Total Carbohydrate 66g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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