Maple Naked Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This maple naked cake has become my go to dessert whenever I want something homemade without fussing over fancy decorations. The beauty of a naked cake is pure simplicity: just lovely sponge layers with minimal frosting so you taste every bite of that rich Canadian maple syrup. What I love most is how quickly it comes together, ready in just an hour from start to finish, and the ingredients are probably already in your pantry. Plus, the maple syrup brings real antioxidants to the table, making this feel a touch more wholesome than your typical cake. It's the perfect recipe for weeknight baking or impressing guests with effortless elegance.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened
- 4 nulllarge eggs
- 100 gpure canadian maple syrup
- 15 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 2 mLvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone spatula to ensure even batter distribution.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to incorporate air into the dry ingredients.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and maple syrup until light and fluffy.
Tip: Be patient and let the butter and syrup emulsify.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the vanilla extract.
Tip: Start and end with the dry ingredients for a smooth batter.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter, or the cake may become dense.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the cake pan halfway through the baking time for even cooking.
- 8
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't remove the cake from the pan until it has cooled slightly.
- 9
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- 10
Once the cake is completely cool, slice it and serve.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious Maple Naked Cake!
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