Maple Walnut Bundt Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Maple Walnut Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of maple syrup and crunchy walnuts. It’s a perfect cake recipe for special occasions or a cozy afternoon treat.

The cake is moist and flavorful, making it a favorite among those who enjoy a sweet, nutty dessert. It’s easy to prepare and can be served with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple glaze.

Delicious Maple Walnut Bundt Cake

This Bundt cake features a tender crumb infused with maple syrup and studded with toasted walnuts. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 10 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Maple glaze for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan with cooking spray or butter.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Maple: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the toasted walnuts.
Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple glaze before serving.