Maple Drip Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about maple syrup dripping down a freshly baked cake, and honestly, this recipe has become my go to whenever I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing takes under an hour from start to finish, which means you can have dessert on the table on a weeknight without stress. I love using pure Canadian maple syrup because it adds such rich, complex sweetness while also providing antioxidants and minerals. The walnuts give you healthy fats and a wonderful crunch, and the recipe itself is straightforward enough that even novice bakers will have success. Trust me, your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible while this cake bakes.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 100 mlpure canadian maple syrup(Grade A amber syrup)
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 120 mlwhole milk
- 50 mlwater
- 100 gwalnuts(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Tip: For even baking, rotate the pans halfway through the baking time.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a whisk for a lighter texture.
- 4
With the mixer or whisk on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Don't worry if the batter is a bit lumpy – it will even out during baking.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: If using walnuts, toast them in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes before adding to the batter.
- 7
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes.
Tip: Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate and drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired.
Tip: You can also frost the cake with a cream cheese frosting for an extra-special treat.
- 9
Repeat the layering process with the second cake and dust the top with powdered sugar.
Tip: This cake is perfect for special occasions or just a sweet treat any time of the year.
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