Half-hour Pudding Cake (Montreal Pudding)

My Mom used to make this and I still make this pudding-like cake. During the baking the batter rises to the top and a pudding like sauce forms underneath the crust. There is also a lemon version.

• Calories: 194 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup raisins
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups boiling water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Sift the flour, white sugar and baking powder together. Add the raisins and stir in the milk. Spoon batter into the prepared dish.

Step 3

Combine the brown sugar, boiling water, butter and vanilla. Gently pour over the batter. Do not stir.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve warm.