Maple Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

This Maple Cream Cheese Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese with the sweetness of maple syrup. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy gathering, this cake recipe is sure to impress your guests.

The preparation is simple, and the result is a moist, flavorful cake that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.

Delicious Maple Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

This cake features a tender crumb infused with maple syrup and topped with a creamy maple-flavored frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving approximately 10 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
1/4 cup maple syrup for frosting
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 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, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread the frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.