Maple Gingerbread

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

   Tip: Use parchment paper to prevent the cakes from sticking.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

   Tip: Sifting the dry ingredients helps ensure even mixing.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, eggs, and butter until smooth.

   Tip: Whisking until smooth helps incorporate air and ensures a moist cake.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.

   Tip: Avoid overmixing, as this can lead to tough cakes.

5. 5

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

   Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed to ensure even baking.

6. 6

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.

   Tip: Don't overbake, as this can cause the cakes to dry out.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

   Tip: This helps the cakes release from the pans and prevents breakage.