Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake With Fudge Frosting Recipe

Name: Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake With Fudge Frosting
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups packed light brown sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup strong coffee; 1/2 teaspoon maple extract; 3 cups powdered sugar (icing sugar) for frosting; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Indulge in this decadent Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake, a true crowd-pleaser! Rich, moist walnut and maple syrup sponge cakes are layered with a heavenly maple fudge frosting, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Made with soft brown sugar for enhanced depth, this isn't your average airy sponge cake – it's robust enough to hold the generous walnut pieces, yet remains wonderfully soft and pudding-like. While you can use excellent US maple syrup, this recipe celebrates the delicious maple syrup and extract gifted from a Canadian friend. This recipe easily makes a three-layer cake by halving the baked layers. Store leftovers for up to a week in an airtight container or freeze unfrosted for longer enjoyment. Substitute pecans for walnuts if desired, but walnuts truly complement the maple syrup best! Prepare to be amazed by this unforgettable cake.

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 706.4 kcal

Protein 15g

Rating 3.7 (6 Reviews)

Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake With Fudge Frosting

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake With Fudge Frosting

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups packed light brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup strong coffee
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
3 cups powdered sugar (icing sugar) for frosting
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake With Fudge Frosting

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and maple extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the chopped walnuts and maple syrup.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, level the tops of the cakes if necessary.
Halve each cake layer horizontally to create three layers.
Prepare the fudge frosting (recipe not included, but a standard cream cheese or chocolate frosting would work well).
Frost the layers of cake, stacking them on top of each other. Frost the entire cake and decorate as desired.