VERMONT MAPLE-PECAN CAKE

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This delectable nutty maple cake has become a hands-down favorite. Chopped pecans add delicious flavor, and the rich cream cheese frosting is accented with a teaspoon of real maple syrup. -Teresa Cardin, Mansfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
GLAZED PECANS:
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup pecan halves
FROSTING:
1 package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. Combine the buttermilk, butter, syrup and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in chopped pecans. , Pour into two 6-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray. 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 wire racks to cool completely. , In a small saucepan, bring corn syrup to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in pecan halves until coated. Place in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and syrup until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with second layer; frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with glazed pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Marq Young
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I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Omar Farouq
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This cake is the best maple pecan cake I have ever had.


Zain hasnat
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I give this cake a 10/10.


Shahram Aslam
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This cake is a must-try for any baker.


crxash
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I highly recommend this cake to anyone who loves maple and pecans.


Big Bro
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This cake is the perfect dessert for a fall gathering.


Sofia Papakanelloy
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I love that this cake uses real maple syrup. It gives it such a rich flavor.


Blessing Edet
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This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make it.


Marline Ruthline1
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I made this cake for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best cake they had ever eaten.


Kharel Lalmadi
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This cake is so good, I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


Macdonald Anyanwu
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I've tried many maple pecan cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Mithlesh Yadav
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This cake is a staple in my household. I make it for every birthday and holiday.


Skyler Conway
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I love the combination of maple and pecans in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I can't get enough of.


Madan Thapa
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The maple glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Pacific Sakodo
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Kathleen Cole
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Roddy Ricch
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ismail Hossan hili
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The maple flavor was perfect and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.