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Ultimate Maple Walnut Cream Cake

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Layers of moist walnut cake infused with rich maple syrup and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Extra toasted walnuts (optional garnish)
  • Drizzle of maple syrup (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Gradually add buttermilk and maple syrup to the butter mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients. Start and end with the dry mix. Stir in the toasted walnuts with a spatula.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the entire cake. Decorate with toasted walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.

Notes

[‘Toast walnuts for enhanced flavor by roasting them at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes.’, ‘Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and even baking.’, ‘Don’t overmix the batter—stop as soon as the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.’, ‘Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.’, ‘Brush cake layers with a bit of maple syrup before frosting for extra flavor.’]

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Keywords: Maple Walnut Cake, Cream Cake, Dessert Recipe, Fall Dessert, Holiday Cake

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