Description
This delightful Moist Maple Spice Cake combines the rich sweetness of maple syrup with warming spices to create a tender, moist treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (or flaxseed meal as egg substitute)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, and butter until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; substitute eggs with flaxseed meal if desired.
- Stir in buttermilk.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with maple glaze before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature, or refrigerate for a week. Freeze for up to three months if wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Maple Cake, Spice Cake, Dessert Recipe, Family Recipe, Fall Baking