Maple Layer Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This maple layer cake is one of my favorite recipes to whip up when I want something special without spending all day in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, you can have an elegant dessert ready before dinner time. The star ingredient is pure Canadian maple syrup, which not only gives this cake its rich, distinctive flavor but also contains antioxidants and minerals like manganese that you don't get from regular sugar. The buttercream frosting brings everything together beautifully, and honestly, the whole process is so straightforward that even beginner bakers will have success. Trust me, your friends and family will be asking for this recipe again and again.
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Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100pure canadian maple syrup
- 200unsalted butter
- 2eggs
- 10 capsulesbaking powder
- 5 capsulessalt
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 400maple buttercream frosting
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20cm (8in) round cake pan.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air bubbles.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during baking.
- 7
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
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