Maple Mirror Glaze Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Let me share one of my favorite cake recipes with you. This Maple Mirror Glaze Cake is absolutely stunning with its glossy, reflective finish, and here's the best part: it comes together in just under an hour from start to finish. The skim milk keeps this cake wonderfully light while still delivering that tender crumb we all crave, and honestly, most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen right now. It's simple enough for a weeknight baking project but elegant enough to impress at any gathering.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 2 mLpure vanilla extract
- 120 mLskim milk
- 150confectioner's sugar
- 60 mLmaple syrup
- 100powdered sugar
- 1 mLfood coloring
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a mix of all-purpose flour and confectioner's sugar for the cake.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 3
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 4
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Use a skewer to create a design on top of each cake.
- 5
In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: Add a few drops of food coloring to tint the glaze.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioner's sugar and a small amount of water until smooth. Add the maple syrup glaze and whisk until combined.
Tip: If too thick, add a little more water.
- 7
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the maple syrup glaze over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and drizzle with the remaining glaze.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a mirror-like finish.
- 8
Let the glaze set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tip: Garnish with powdered sugar or fresh fruit, if desired.
- 9
To make the mirror glaze, combine the confectioner's sugar and a small amount of water in a small bowl. Add a few drops of food coloring and whisk until combined.
Tip: If too thick, add a little more water.
- 10
Drizzle the mirror glaze over the top of the cake in a zig-zag pattern.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth finish.
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