Maple Syrup Unemployed Pudding

Ingredients:

• For the cake:

  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 125 g softened butter
  • 150 g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 125 ml of milk

• For the syrup:

  • 250 ml of pure maple syrup
  • 250 ml of 35% cream
  • 125 ml of water
  • 50 g butter

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Syrup:

   • In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, cream, water and butter. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture begins to simmer. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Cake Dough:

   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a baking dish of approximately 20 cm x 20 cm.
   • In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
   • In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

3. Assemble and Cook:

   • Pour the cake batter into the prepared dish and smooth the surface.
   • Slowly pour the hot syrup over the dough. Do not mix.
   • Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and the syrup is bubbling around it.

4. Serve:

   • Serve warm, straight from the dish, with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch.