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Maple Pecan Cake

A delicious and moist cake with the rich flavors of maple syrup and pecans.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the maple syrup, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Maple, Pecan
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