Maple Sugar Cake
Delight your taste buds with this Maple Sugar Cake, a celebration of pure maple syrup's rich, caramel-like flavor wrapped in a moist, tender crumb. Perfectly balanced with buttery sweetness and a hint of vanilla, this cake is crafted with simple pantry staples and elevated by the luxurious addition of real maple syrup. The batter comes together easily, alternating dry ingredients with creamy whole milk for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Finished with an optional sprinkle of maple sugar for a rustic charm, this cake is ideal for any occasion—from cozy gatherings to elegant dessert spreads. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a golden bake in 35, this irresistible dessert is your next baking triumph.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cups pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons maple sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the whole milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, sprinkle maple sugar over the top of the cooled cake for added sweetness and decoration.
Slice and serve! Enjoy your rich and fragrant Maple Sugar Cake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.9 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.0 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2345 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.2 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
