MAPLE SUGAR CAKE

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Old-fashioned maple sugar frosting tops this tasty spice cake. Its homemade goodness and simplicity were just what the judges were looking for at the local fair where it won a blue ribbon. Our fair celebrates its 120th anniversary this year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, nutmeg and mace
MAPLE SUGAR FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 to 3/4 cup sour cream
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl, combine the syrup, milk, sour cream and maple flavoring. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and mace; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with syrup mixture, beating well after each addition., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and maple flavoring until fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add enough sour cream to achieve spreading consistency. , Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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