Maple Syrup Layer Cake

Name: Maple Syrup Layer Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Submitted by LizCl

"Maple syrup gives this cake a wonderfully different flavor. Frost with a maple butter cream icing or a cream cheese icing or a Cool Whip frosting."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₂ cup butter, softened
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
¹⁄₂ cup hot water
1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

directions

Cream butter and sugar well. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Blend in maple syrup and vanilla.
Gradually add sifted dry ingredients by thirds, alternately with the hot water; and ending with dry ingredients. Gently stir in walnuts.
Pour into 2- 8 inch greased and floured layer pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove layers and cool completely on wire racks.
Frost.

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Reviews

This cake tasted great. I made it for my dad's birthday with cherry frosting at his request. However, it failed to rise much and the resulting frosted two layer cake barely looked like it was one layer high. It was very moist and enjoyed by all, no matter the size.

BB2011