maple cake
🍁 Indulge in this Maple Cake with its rich, creamy frosting and perfect balance of sweet and spiced flavors for a truly satisfying dessert.
🎂 Enjoy the moist, tender layers that capture the essence of maple, making it an ideal choice for festive gatherings or cozy treats.
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours
- Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
– 1 egg
– 2 tablespoons melted butter
– Cooking spray or oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
1-Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2-Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
3-Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in milk and eggs until the batter is smooth.
4-Pour the Batter: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
5-Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
6-Cool Down: Allow to cool before serving.
Last Step:
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📏 Measure flour carefully by spooning into the measuring cup and leveling to avoid adding excess flour.
🥶 Chill cake layers before assembly to make frosting and layering easier.
🧄 Use pure maple syrup, not imitation or pancake syrup, for authentic maple flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cooling and chilling: 1–2 hours
- Cook Time: 20–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 600–640 kcal
- Sugar: 55–63 g
- Fat: 31–33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18–20 g
- Carbohydrates: 75–87 g
- Protein: 5–7 g
This maple cake was such a hit at our family brunch! 🍁 I added some chopped walnuts for a bit of crunch, and it complemented the flavors perfectly. Do you think adding a maple glaze would make it too sweet?