Best 4 Maple Layer Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our delectable Maple Layer Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This towering confection is composed of layers of moist and fluffy vanilla cake, each one lovingly coated with a velvety maple buttercream frosting. The maple syrup, a natural sweetener derived from the sap of maple trees, infuses the cake and frosting with its unique and irresistible flavor, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and richness. But the journey doesn't stop there. This article presents a collection of maple-inspired recipes that will elevate your baking skills to new heights. Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect maple cake, including tips for achieving a tender and moist crumb, and learn how to make a luscious maple buttercream frosting that will leave you craving more. Expand your repertoire with maple-infused cupcakes, a delightful twist on the classic treat, and explore the versatility of maple syrup in a variety of other delectable desserts. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CANADIAN MAPLE WALNUT LAYER CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING



Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake With Fudge Frosting image

This never fails to please; walnut and maple syrup sponge cakes, which are frosted and sandwiched together with maple fudge frosting/icing, divine! This is NOT a light airy-fairy sponge cake, as it is made with soft brown sugar to enhance the fudge and maple flavours - and it needs to be fairly robust to hold the walnuts in the cake mixture. It is however, a soft pudding type cake with lots of texture and an amazing taste. Of course this can be made with excellent maple syrup from the USA, but I have called it a Canadian cake, as the maple syrup and maple extract was sent to me by a kind Zaar friend in Canada. The cake is baked in two cake tins; the two cakes can then be cut in two again, making a three-layer cake, (four pieces of cake = three layers) it depends on how high they rise. If you do make a three-layer cake, you may need a little more fudge frosting and filling. This cake keeps very well in an airtight container or tin for up to a week. The cake can also be frozen before icing and frosting - defrost it overnight, then assemble and ice the cake when fully defrosted. Pecans can also be used in place of walnuts - but I prefer the taste of walnuts with the maple syrup.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 Maple walnut Cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces butter, softened
6 ounces soft brown sugar
8 ounces self raising flour
3 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 ounces walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 ounces butter
4 ounces soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold strong coffee
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon milk
1 -2 tablespoon maple extract, to taste
8 ounces icing sugar
chopped walnuts, for the filing (optional)
walnuts, halves for decoration

Steps:

  • You will need two 8" (20cms) cake tins; greased and lined with baking paper. Pre-heat oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until light, fluffy and pale golden brown - this is essential to make the mixture light and aids the cake to rise. It can take up to 15 minutes by hand or 5 to 10 minutes by hand-held mixer!
  • Add the baking powder to the flour, and the milk and maple syrup to the beaten eggs.
  • Gently fold in a large spoon of flour, followed by a spoon of egg mixture - mix gently but thoroughly between each addition of flour and egg mixture. Continue to add, fold and mix until the flour and the egg mixture is finished. If the mixture is a little stiff, add some more milk.
  • Add the chopped walnuts and gently mix through the cake mixture evenly. You should have a fairly stiff consistency that drops easily.
  • Put the cake mixture equally in to the prepared cake tins, smoothing slightly on top, with a slight indent in the middle, then bake for between 25 and 35 minutes in a pre-heated oven. Different ovens vary; these cakes normally take 30 minutes to bake in my oven. (They are cooked when they are well-risen, golden brown and when a wooden skewer comes out clean after being inserted into the middle of the cake.).
  • Allow them to cook in the tins for 5 minutes, before carefully taking them out of the tins and allowing them to cool completely on a wire cooling tray/rack.
  • While the cakes are cooling, make the fudge frosting/icing. Place all of the ingredients, except the icing sugar, into a saucepan and gently them all together until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool slightly and then add the icing sugar, beating to a smooth and glossy finish.
  • Place one of the cakes on to a serving plate or tray, if you wish, you can cut each cake in half to make a multi layer cake. Spread some of the frosting/icing on top of the cake and scatter some chopped walnuts over the top if using. Place the other cake on top and pour the remaining fudge frosting/icing over the top of the cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides. Decorate the top of the cake with walnut halves.
  • Serve cut into slices - this cake makes about 8 to 10 slices. Preparation time includes the time to make the fudge frosting/icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.4, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 148.7, Sodium 273.9, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 67.8, Protein 7.5

MAPLE WALNUT LAYER CAKE WITH FLUFFY MAPLE FROSTING



Maple Walnut Layer Cake with Fluffy Maple Frosting image

Here's a delicious twist on a vanilla cake Jennifer found in a vintage cookbook from 1954. The secret flavor is a hint of ginger. The frosting is a seven-minute icing made on the top of the stove. You must beat it continuously, but it's quick and easy, and the results are worth it!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 1 two-layer 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon ginger
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
3/4 cup hot water
2 egg whites
1/2 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and lightly flour two 9x2-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with waxed paper.
  • To make the cake: In a large bowl, sift together the flour and the ginger and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well combined. Beat in the maple syrup gradually. Add the flour mixture in thirds, alternating with the water, beating after each addition until smooth. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack.
  • To make the frosting: In the top of a double boiler, combine first five ingredients. Cook over boiling water, beating constantly on the medium-high speed of an electric mixer, until mixture stands in peaks (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the pot from heat. Add the vanilla and the maple extracts and continue beating 1 minute more until thick enough to spread.
  • When cake has cooled, ice between the layers. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup chopped walnuts over the frosting. Then ice top and sides of cake, sprinkling the top with the remaining chopped walnuts.

MAPLE LAYER CAKE



Maple Layer Cake image

This homemade layer cake is dense with flavors of dark-amber syrup and fresh, crushed walnuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus more for pans
2 cups pure maple syrup, preferably grade A dark amber
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped (6 ounces) walnuts
Maple-Buttercream Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans, and dust with flour. Tap out any excess flour, and set pans aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until creamy. Add the maple syrup, and beat until combined. Add the eggs, and beat until combined.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ginger. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and beat to combine. Beat in the milk and vanilla extract until combined. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped walnuts.
  • Divide batter between the two prepared pans. Bake until golden and a cake tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 40 minutes; rotate the cake pans halfway through baking time to ensure even baking. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool.
  • Turn out cakes, and place one, top-side up, on a cake stand or platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups maple buttercream frosting evenly over the top. Place the second cake layer on top, and spread the remaining 2 1/2 cups frosting around the sides and over the top. Using your hands, gently press the remaining 3/4 cup walnuts onto the sides of the cake.

MAPLE-GINGERBREAD LAYER CAKE WITH SALTED MAPLE-CARAMEL SAUCE



Maple-Gingerbread Layer Cake with Salted Maple-Caramel Sauce image

In this delicious dessert, tender spice cake is layered with maple-sugar frosting, candied pecans, and a salty-sweet caramel sauce

Provided by Lori Longbotham

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Cream Cheese     Pecan     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Birthday     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Maple-coated pecans:
3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
Coarse kosher salt
Cake:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger (1 1/2 to 2 ounces)
1 cup maple sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
3/4 cup hot water
2/3 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
Frosting:
1 1/3 cups chilled crème fraîche
1 1/3 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup maple sugar
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Salted Maple-Caramel Sauce
Ingredient info: Chinese five-spice powder-a spice blend that usually contains ground fennel seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves-is available in the spice section of most supermarkets. Crème fraîche is sold at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Steps:

  • For maple-coated pecans:
  • Place large piece of foil on work surface. Combine nuts and maple syrup in heavy medium skillet (do not use nonstick) over medium-high heat and bring to boil, tossing to coat. Cook until syrup is dark amber and almost cooked away and thickly coats nuts, tossing often, 3 to 3 1/2 minutes. Scrape nuts onto foil. Working quickly with 2 forks, separate nuts. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Cool until coating is crisp and hard, about 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Pecans can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Combine first 4 ingredients in processor; add ginger. Blend until ginger is finely ground, about 1 minute. Using mixer, beat maple sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time (batter may look curdled). Stir 3/4 cup hot water and molasses in small bowl. Beat dry ingredients into butter mixture in 4 additions alternately with molasses mixture in 3 additions.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans (about 21/2 cups each). Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, 30 to 32 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks.
  • For frosting:
  • Combine crème fraîche, cream, and both sugars in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until very thick and stiff.
  • Cut around pan sides to loosen cake layers; turn out onto racks. Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 1 1/3 cups frosting. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons caramel sauce. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting smoothly over top and sides of cake. Drizzle top of cake with 3 tablespoons sauce. Cover with cake dome; chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead; keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before continuing.
  • Cut pecans into pieces or leave whole. Press pecans into frosting on sides of cake. Cut cake into wedges. Spoon sauce over.

Tips:

  • Use fresh maple syrup for the best flavor. You can find real maple syrup at most grocery stores.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients blend together more easily.
  • Sift the flour before measuring it. This will help ensure that you have the correct amount of flour and that the cake is light and fluffy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Maple layer cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy layers and rich maple flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this maple layer cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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