Description
A moist maple snack cake topped with creamy maple frosting and crunchy walnuts.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk
Topping:
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Cream butter and brown sugar.
5. Add eggs and vanilla.
6. Mix in maple syrup.
7. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
8. Spread batter into pan.
9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
10. Cool completely.
11. Prepare maple frosting.
12. Spread frosting over cake.
13. Top with walnuts and slice.
Notes
Use pure maple syrup for best flavor.
Toast walnuts before adding.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.