Maple Cream Cake Recipe

This Maple Cream Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavor of maple syrup with a light and fluffy cream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its sweet and comforting taste.

The recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques. You can serve it as a standalone dessert or alongside a savory chicken recipe for a complete meal experience.

Delicious Maple Cream Cake

This Maple Cream Cake features layers of moist vanilla cake infused with maple syrup, topped with a creamy maple frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup for frosting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Milk: Add the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the maple syrup.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serve: Slice and serve the cake, enjoying the delightful maple flavor.