Maple Walnut Cake

Name: Maple Walnut Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon maple flavoring or maple syrup; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 cups unsalted butter, softened; 5 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:15min

This maple-flavored cake with candied walnuts honors beloved my grandpa, who made maple syrup when I was a child. It honors his memory and has proven to be a favorite with family and friends throughout the years. —Lori Fee, Middlesex, New York

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:57:13 GMT