Vermont Maple-Pecan Cake

Name: Vermont Maple-Pecan Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted; GLAZED PECANS:; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/3 cup pecan halves; FROSTING:; 1 package cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

This delectable nutty maple cake has become a hands-down favorite. Chopped pecans add delicious flavor, and the rich cream cheese frosting is accented with a teaspoon of real maple syrup. —Teresa Cardin, Mansfield, Missouri

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
GLAZED PECANS:
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup pecan halves
FROSTING:
1 package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. Combine the buttermilk, butter, syrup and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
Pour into two 6-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small saucepan, bring corn syrup to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in pecan halves until coated. Place in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and syrup until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with second layer; frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with glazed pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Editor's Note

This recipe does not use eggs.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 574 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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Originally published as Vermont Maple Cake in Cooking for 2 Spring 2007

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Abby

Sep 26, 2019

I multiplied everything by 6 because I put the batter into a larger rectangular pan. But I had to add 1/3c more of flour, 2 eggs, 1tsp baking powder, 1 1/2tsp maple extract
lomein012

Nov 4, 2018

Not happy with this recipe but if you haven't listened to the other feedback and updated this recipe by now, you won't do anything about mine!
papa60

Aug 14, 2015

My family loved this cake I wouldn't changed a thing very moist I will be making it again for sure
Stellrchef

Aug 7, 2015

THANK YOU for finally publishing a cake recipe that doesn't include a *cake mix* :-|
AWynne

Mar 26, 2015

Glad I read the reviews first! I tripled the recipe for 2 round 9 inch pans. I also added eggs and baking powder as well as maple extract. Turned out great! No problem getting it out of the pan with grease and flour. Thanks for the helpful suggestions. Will definitely make again!
cmckeever87

Mar 26, 2015

I made this cake but didn't see that it was just six inches so I doubled it for two nine inch squares . it stuck a little but rose just fine . looks tasty haven't eaten it yet .
dorist66

Mar 9, 2015

Very disappointed. I had to double the recipe. It stuck to a parchment paper lined pan.
sugarcrystal

Mar 4, 2015

Awesome cake! I added maple extract to kick up the flavor.
Pugs4eyes

Dec 13, 2014

I was so excited to make this cake for my birthday. It didn't rise, and stuck to the pan. So disappointed.
LaurieLanghof

Aug 13, 2013

I made this cake for my boyfriends birthday, I bought all fresh ingredients. It was really GOOD :)I will definitely make it again!!