Maple Loaf Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This maple loaf cake has become my go to dessert whenever I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Pure Canadian maple syrup is the star here, bringing a warm, natural sweetness that you just can't replicate, plus it's packed with antioxidants and minerals that make this treat feel a little less guilty. What I love most is how quick it comes together: you'll have it mixed and baking in just twenty minutes, and it's done in under thirty. The walnuts add a lovely crunch and texture, while the simple ingredient list means you probably have everything at home already. It's the kind of cake that tastes homemade and special but doesn't require any fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 150pure canadian maple syrup
- 2large eggs
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 5 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 100chopped walnuts
- 120 mlunsalted milk
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a light and fluffy mixture.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Tip: They will add a nice crunch to the cake.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake the cake.
- 8
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Once the cake is completely cool, slice and serve.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious maple loaf cake!
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