Half-Hour Pudding Cake (Montreal Pudding)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Half-Hour Pudding Cake recipe for a quick and delicious dessert
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup milk
1 cup brown sugar , packed
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
310
Sugar
49g
Fat
4g
The Half-Hour Pudding Cake, also known as Montreal Pudding, is a classic North American dessert that is loved for its simplicity and speed in preparation. This cake is made with basic pantry ingredients and takes just half an hour to whip up, perfect for when you need a sweet treat in a hurry. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich syrupy pudding layer at the bottom, making it a delightful dessert option that is sure to please everyone. Serve this warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish to any meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a mixing bowl, combine flour, white sugar, baking powder, and raisins.
3.Add in milk, butter, and vanilla extract, and stir until well combined.
4.Pour mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
5.In a separate mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and boiling water, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
6.Pour this mixture over the batter.
7.Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cake is golden brown on top.
8.Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

PROS

This Half-Hour Pudding Cake is incredibly easy and quick to make, perfect for satisfying a sudden dessert craving.

The raisins provide a chewy texture in every bite.

CONS

This cake is quite sweet, so it may not be suitable for those who prefer less sweet desserts.

It is also not a particularly healthy option, due to the high amount of sugar and refined flour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this cake is not the healthiest dessert option, the addition of raisins does provide some health benefits.
Raisins are rich in fiber, iron, and antioxidants, and may help support healthy digestion.

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