Maple Buckle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite weeknight dessert has to be this maple buckle. There's something about the combination of warm maple syrup and crunchy walnut topping that just feels like a hug in cake form. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in under an hour from start to finish, making it perfect when you need something impressive but don't have all day to spend in the kitchen. I love using rolled oats here because they add wonderful texture plus a good dose of fiber to keep you satisfied. It's honestly so simple to throw together, and the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry right now.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 grolled oats
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 60 mlmaple syrup
- 120 gbutter
- 4large eggs
- 120 mlmilk
- 6 gsalt
- 12 gbaking powder
- 50 gchopped walnuts(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk for best results.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and maple syrup. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk.
Tip: Make sure the butter is soft before adding the maple syrup.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
If using walnuts, fold them into the batter with a rubber spatula.
Tip: They add a nice texture and flavor.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure there are no air pockets.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on it after 15 minutes.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't skip this step – it's essential for the buckle to set.
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