Ingredients for Maple Syrup Layer Cake
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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How to Make Maple Syrup Layer Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in 1 cup pure maple syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in thirds, alternating with 1/2 cup hot water, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, frost the layers with your favorite frosting (maple buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or Cool Whip).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
97g
Fat
25g
Carbs
15g
