Description
Maple Walnut Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of maple syrup and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115 g), softened
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200 g), packed
- Maple syrup: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Chopped walnuts: 1 cup (120 g), toasted
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
For the Brown Sugar Glaze, you will need:
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (60 g)
- Heavy cream: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing well, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- While the cake cools, prepare the brown sugar glaze by combining brown sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan and boiling gently.
- Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the warm glaze over the top.
Notes
- Use fresh, unsalted walnuts for the best flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Consider adding chocolate chips or using different nuts for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Maple Walnut Cake, Brown Sugar Glaze, Dessert, Baking, Cake Recipe