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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Maple syrup gives this cake a wonderfully different flavor. Frost with a maple butter cream icing or a cream cheese icing or a Cool Whip frosting. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 large eggs |
1 cup pure maple syrup |
2 teaspoons vanilla |
1/2 cup hot water |
1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional) |
Directions:
1. Cream butter and sugar well. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Blend in maple syrup and vanilla.
3. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients by thirds, alternately with the hot water; and ending with dry ingredients. Gently stir in walnuts.
4. Pour into 2- 8 inch greased and floured layer pans.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
6. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove layers and cool completely on wire racks.
7. Frost.
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