Best Maple Walnut Cake Recipes

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MAPLE WALNUT CAKE



Maple Walnut Cake image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

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
CANDIED WALNUTS:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon maple flavoring or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in maple flavoring. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 11-13 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For candied walnuts, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; saute walnuts until toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Spread onto foil; cool completely., For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Beat in maple flavoring and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough cream to reach desired consistency., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup candied walnuts and drizzle with 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Repeat layers., Top with remaining layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Top with remaining walnuts and syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 38g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAPLE-WALNUT CAKE WITH BROWN-SUGAR FROSTING



Maple-Walnut Cake with Brown-Sugar Frosting image

Walnuts add a nutty dimension to this rich, decadent dessert. This maple-walnut cake with brown sugar frosting is perfect for any fall occasion.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pans
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped walnut halves, toasted
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat two 9-inch round cake pans (2 inches deep) with cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper; lightly coat parchment with cooking spray. Flour parchment and sides (tapping out excess); set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar on high until light and fluffy, 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down bowl as needed. With mixer on medium-high, add maple syrup in a slow, steady stream. Add flour mixture in 2 additions, alternating with milk, beating well after each addition and scraping down bowl as needed. Fold in walnuts.
  • Divide batter between pans; firmly tap pans on a flat surface several times to remove air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans on wire racks, 15 minutes, then invert onto racks; peel off parchment. Invert cakes again and let cool completely on racks. With a serrated knife, trim domed top from each cake to make a flat surface.
  • Make frosting: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar on high until light and fluffy, 5 minutes. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Assemble cake: Place one layer, top side up, on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread top evenly with 1 1/2 cups frosting. Top with second layer, top side down. Spread remaining frosting over top and around sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 893 g, Fat 44 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 24 g

APPLE CAKE WITH MAPLE-WALNUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Apple Cake with Maple-Walnut Cream Cheese Frosting image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 23

For cake
1 pound Pippin apples (about 2 medium), peeled, cored, diced
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup dried currants
1 cup walnuts (about 4 ounces), toasted, chopped
2 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon brandy
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
For frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 cups walnuts, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Combine apples and water in small saucepan. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Place in processor; purée until smooth. Cool purée. Sift 2 1/2 cups flour and next 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Toss currants with remaining 1 tablespoon flour in small bowl to coat; mix in walnuts.
  • Using electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, brandy and vanilla in large bowl until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in half of flour mixture and 1 1/4 cups apple purée, then remaining flour mixture (re-serve any remaining puree for another use). Stir in currants and walnuts. Divide batter among prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cakes; turn out onto racks and cool.
  • Make frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until blended. Beat in cream cheese, then maple syrup and flavoring. Chill until beginning to firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Assemble cake:
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with second layer; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with third layer. Spread 1 cup frosting in thin layer over cake. Chill 15 minutes. Spread remaining frosting over cake. Press 2 cups walnuts halfway up sides of cake. Chill until frosting is set, at least 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)

MAPLE WALNUT CHIFFON CAKE



Maple Walnut Chiffon Cake image

A delicious, light chiffon with a very Canadian taste. The butterscotch whipped cream frosting is to die for!

Provided by Kris Mitchell

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups pastry flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup lukewarm water
½ cup vegetable oil
5 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon maple-flavored extract
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 cup milk
2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together into a large bowl.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients; place water, oil, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and maple extract into the well. Stir together with a wooden spoon, then beat until batter is smooth; stir in walnuts.
  • Place egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl. Sprinkle egg whites with cream of tartar; beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
  • Use a rubber spatula or wire whisk to fold 1/4 the beaten egg whites into the batter. Gently run the spatula through the center of the bowl, then around the sides of the bowl, repeating until fully incorporated; repeat folding with remaining egg whites, 1/4 at a time, folding just until incorporated. Turn the batter into an ungreased 9- or 10-inch tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to eliminate large air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Tip the pan upside down over a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of pan to remove the cake; cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat instant pudding and milk together in a bowl; fold in whipped cream. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.3 calories, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 141.9 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 747.6 mg, Sugar 49.2 g

MAPLE WALNUT LAYER CAKE WITH FLUFFY MAPLE FROSTING



Maple Walnut Layer Cake with Fluffy Maple Frosting image

Here's a delicious twist on a vanilla cake Jennifer found in a vintage cookbook from 1954. The secret flavor is a hint of ginger. The frosting is a seven-minute icing made on the top of the stove. You must beat it continuously, but it's quick and easy, and the results are worth it!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 1 two-layer 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon ginger
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
3/4 cup hot water
2 egg whites
1/2 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and lightly flour two 9x2-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with waxed paper.
  • To make the cake: In a large bowl, sift together the flour and the ginger and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well combined. Beat in the maple syrup gradually. Add the flour mixture in thirds, alternating with the water, beating after each addition until smooth. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack.
  • To make the frosting: In the top of a double boiler, combine first five ingredients. Cook over boiling water, beating constantly on the medium-high speed of an electric mixer, until mixture stands in peaks (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the pot from heat. Add the vanilla and the maple extracts and continue beating 1 minute more until thick enough to spread.
  • When cake has cooled, ice between the layers. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup chopped walnuts over the frosting. Then ice top and sides of cake, sprinkling the top with the remaining chopped walnuts.

CANADIAN MAPLE WALNUT LAYER CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING



Canadian Maple Walnut Layer Cake With Fudge Frosting image

This never fails to please; walnut and maple syrup sponge cakes, which are frosted and sandwiched together with maple fudge frosting/icing, divine! This is NOT a light airy-fairy sponge cake, as it is made with soft brown sugar to enhance the fudge and maple flavours - and it needs to be fairly robust to hold the walnuts in the cake mixture. It is however, a soft pudding type cake with lots of texture and an amazing taste. Of course this can be made with excellent maple syrup from the USA, but I have called it a Canadian cake, as the maple syrup and maple extract was sent to me by a kind Zaar friend in Canada. The cake is baked in two cake tins; the two cakes can then be cut in two again, making a three-layer cake, (four pieces of cake = three layers) it depends on how high they rise. If you do make a three-layer cake, you may need a little more fudge frosting and filling. This cake keeps very well in an airtight container or tin for up to a week. The cake can also be frozen before icing and frosting - defrost it overnight, then assemble and ice the cake when fully defrosted. Pecans can also be used in place of walnuts - but I prefer the taste of walnuts with the maple syrup.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 Maple walnut Cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces butter, softened
6 ounces soft brown sugar
8 ounces self raising flour
3 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 ounces walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 ounces butter
4 ounces soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold strong coffee
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon milk
1 -2 tablespoon maple extract, to taste
8 ounces icing sugar
chopped walnuts, for the filing (optional)
walnuts, halves for decoration

Steps:

  • You will need two 8" (20cms) cake tins; greased and lined with baking paper. Pre-heat oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until light, fluffy and pale golden brown - this is essential to make the mixture light and aids the cake to rise. It can take up to 15 minutes by hand or 5 to 10 minutes by hand-held mixer!
  • Add the baking powder to the flour, and the milk and maple syrup to the beaten eggs.
  • Gently fold in a large spoon of flour, followed by a spoon of egg mixture - mix gently but thoroughly between each addition of flour and egg mixture. Continue to add, fold and mix until the flour and the egg mixture is finished. If the mixture is a little stiff, add some more milk.
  • Add the chopped walnuts and gently mix through the cake mixture evenly. You should have a fairly stiff consistency that drops easily.
  • Put the cake mixture equally in to the prepared cake tins, smoothing slightly on top, with a slight indent in the middle, then bake for between 25 and 35 minutes in a pre-heated oven. Different ovens vary; these cakes normally take 30 minutes to bake in my oven. (They are cooked when they are well-risen, golden brown and when a wooden skewer comes out clean after being inserted into the middle of the cake.).
  • Allow them to cook in the tins for 5 minutes, before carefully taking them out of the tins and allowing them to cool completely on a wire cooling tray/rack.
  • While the cakes are cooling, make the fudge frosting/icing. Place all of the ingredients, except the icing sugar, into a saucepan and gently them all together until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool slightly and then add the icing sugar, beating to a smooth and glossy finish.
  • Place one of the cakes on to a serving plate or tray, if you wish, you can cut each cake in half to make a multi layer cake. Spread some of the frosting/icing on top of the cake and scatter some chopped walnuts over the top if using. Place the other cake on top and pour the remaining fudge frosting/icing over the top of the cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides. Decorate the top of the cake with walnut halves.
  • Serve cut into slices - this cake makes about 8 to 10 slices. Preparation time includes the time to make the fudge frosting/icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.4, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 148.7, Sodium 273.9, Carbohydrate 93.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 67.8, Protein 7.5

MAPLE-WALNUT CAKE



Maple-Walnut Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 large egg whites
1 1/4 cups granulated maple sugar
4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon maple extract
Basic Vanilla Cake, baked and cooled, recipe follows
2 5-ounce jars walnuts in syrup, drained, syrup reserved, plus more for decorating
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make the frosting: Whisk the egg whites and maple sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) until the mixture is warm and the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan and beat with a mixer on high speed until stiff, shiny peaks form, about 5 minutes. Beat in the butter a few pieces at a time, then continue beating until smooth. (Don't worry if the mixture looks separated at first; keep beating and it will come together.) Beat in the maple extract.
  • Assemble the cake: Poke holes all over the tops of the 2 cake layers using a toothpick. Spoon the reserved walnut syrup over the cakes, letting it soak into the holes.
  • Coarsely chop the walnuts. Transfer 1 cup frosting to a medium bowl; fold in the chopped nuts. Put 1 cake layer on a platter and spread the walnut frosting on top. Top with the second cake layer. Cover the whole cake with the remaining maple frosting. Decorate with more walnuts.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch-round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper; butter the parchment and dust the pans with flour, tapping out the excess.
  • Whisk 3 cups flour, the baking powder and salt in a bowl until combined. Beat 2 sticks butter and the sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium; beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla. (The mixture may look separated at this point.)
  • Mix 1/2 cup water with the cream in a liquid measuring cup or bowl. Beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour, until just smooth.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake until the cakes are lightly golden on top and the centers spring back when pressed, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pans and turn the cakes out onto the racks to cool completely. Remove the parchment. Trim the tops of the cakes with a long serrated knife to make them level, if desired.

WALNUT-MAPLE CHIFFON CAKE



Walnut-Maple Chiffon Cake image

The men in the family often request this chiffon cake for their birthdays. The glaze is irresistible.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

7 eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sugar, divided
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE:
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons warm water

Steps:

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, oil and maple flavoring; add to dry ingredients and beat until well blended. In a small bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and remaining sugar on medium speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. , Immediately invert the pan onto a wire rack; cool completely. Carefully run a knife around edges of pan and center tube to loosen; remove cake., For glaze, heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MAPLE WALNUT POUND CAKE



Maple Walnut Pound Cake image

Make and share this Maple Walnut Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon maple flavoring
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk (add extra by tsp if needed)
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
walnut halves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In mixer bowl cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  • In another bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In measuring cup combine milk and maple flavoring, and beat into butter mixture alternatively with flour mixture.
  • Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
  • Mix in 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts.
  • Turn into greased 9 or 10 inch tube pan and bake in lower third of 300-degree oven 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, just until pick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 15 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely.
  • Drizzle with maple glaze and garnish with walnuts.
  • Maple Glaze:
  • In a small bowl mix 1 cup sifted powdered sugar with 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Milk to make a glaze of thick pouring consistency. Stir in 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.1, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 119.1, Sodium 298.7, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 44.2, Protein 7.7

MAPLE WALNUT POUND CAKE WITH MAPLE GLAZE



Maple Walnut Pound Cake with Maple Glaze image

Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Mixer     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Condiment     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cake
1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped walnuts (about 6 ounces), toasted
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons whipping cream
6 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
12 walnut halves

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Finely grind walnuts in processor. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar into large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in maple syrup, maple flavoring and vanilla extract (butter may look curdled). Mix in dry ingredients. Fold in ground walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake cake until top is golden and tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer pan to rack; cool cake about 10 minutes. Using small knife, cut around sides and center of pan to loosen cake. Turn cake out onto rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Wrap tightly in foil and store at room temperature.)
  • For glaze:
  • Melt butter with maple syrup and cream in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Cool glaze until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Drizzle glaze over pound cake. Arrange walnut halves decoratively on top of cake. Let cake stand until glaze sets, about 15 minutes.

MAPLE BACON WALNUT COFFEE CAKE



Maple Bacon Walnut Coffee Cake image

Wake up the sleepyheads in your household with this moist, tender coffee cake that's both sweet and savory. Bacon and nuts in the crumbly topping blend with flavors of maple, nutmeg and cinnamon. Yum! -Angela Spengler, Clovis, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Combine the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into remaining flour mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, syrup and applesauce until well blended. Gradually stir into flour mixture until combined., Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with reserved topping, then bacon and walnuts. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAPLE-WALNUT STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



Maple-Walnut Streusel Coffee Cake image

From my mother's collection--she is a fabulous baker and cook. Everyone who samples her cake wants the recipe--here it is! A heavy, rich pound-type cake that is also good toasted and slathered with butter.

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar or 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cold butter, cut in small pieces
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (you can toast them too, if desired)
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups maple syrup
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar or 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 large eggs, at room temperature
4 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*F.
  • Lightly grease 10" tube pan.
  • STREUSEL: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon with a fork until crumbly.
  • Stir in the walnuts.
  • POUNDCAKE: Using an electric mixer on high speed, cream together the butter, pancake syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until well blended (the mixture will look curdled).
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition (the mixture will still look curdled).
  • With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour, beating just until blended and smooth.
  • Spoon 1/2 the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with 1/2 the streusel.
  • Cover with remaining batter and streusel.
  • Bake for 75-85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging to it.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; loosen edges of cake from sides of pan.
  • Carefully invert onto a wire rack; cool completely.
  • Store wrapped airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.

BROWN SUGAR-WALNUT POUND CAKE WITH PEACH-MAPLE SAUCE



Brown Sugar-Walnut Pound Cake with Peach-Maple Sauce image

We've spiced up our Classic Pound Cake recipe with brown sugar, walnuts, and a peach-maple sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarse salt
4 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans
2 cups packed dark-brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 large, room-temperature eggs
2 cups toasted, chopped walnuts
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 stick unsalted butter
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 or 2 sliced peaches

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine flour and 1 tablespoon salt in a bowl.
  • Cream 4 sticks butter and dark-brown sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to medium, and add vanilla extract.
  • Lightly beat eggs, and add to mixer bowl in 4 additions, mixing thoroughly after each and scraping down sides. Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture in 4 additions, mixing until just incorporated. Fold walnuts into finished batter. Divide batter between pans. Tap on counter to distribute; smooth tops.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into center of each cake comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire rack.
  • Make the peach-maple sauce: Combine maple syrup, light-brown sugar, 1 stick unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves and liquid comes to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in heavy cream, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; add sliced peaches. Let thicken, 5 minutes.

MAPLE-WALNUT ICEBOX CAKE



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If you're looking for a quick-to-assemble dessert, look no further than this maple-walnut icebox cake. The syrup and extract add just the right amount of maple sweetness to the whipped cream frosting, while graham crackers magically turn soft and cake-like in the fridge. Coat the edge with a crunchy layer of toasted nuts for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Provided by Lasheeda Perry

Categories     dessert

Time 12h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups walnut halves
6 ounces mascarpone cheese (about 3/4 cup)
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons maple extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
2 cups cold heavy cream
24 graham crackers (from one 14.4-ounce box)

Steps:

  • Add the walnuts to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool. Once cool, finely chop and store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile, beat the mascarpone, sugar, maple syrup, maple extract, vanilla and salt together in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium-low speed until smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the heavy cream, then increase the speed to medium-high. Continue to beat until fluffy and thick enough to hold stiff peaks, about 2 minutes.
  • Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform cake pan with a single layer of graham crackers, breaking up some of them to fill in any gaps. You will need 2 to 3 graham crackers per layer. Spread about 3/4 cup of the maple whipped cream evenly over the top of the crackers, making sure to go all the way to the edges. Repeat until all the crackers and whipped cream have been used, ending with a layer of whipped cream. Use a small offset spatula to create a decorative swirl on top.
  • Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the cookies have softened and the cake is chilled through, at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Gently run a small offset spatula or paring knife around the edge of the cake, then unlock the pan and remove the outer ring. Coat the sides of the cake with the chopped walnuts. Slice into wedges and serve.

WALNUT MAPLE BANANA CAKE



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Sinfully yummy

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CAKE
1 1/2 stick butter (softened)
1 c pure maple syrup
3 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 3/4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c mashed bananas (2 large or 3 med)
3/4 c buttermilk
FROSTING
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 c butter (softened)
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 c walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare a 13x9 baking dish with butter and a light dusting of flour.
  • 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand beater, cream the butter until soft and light. Gradually add the maple syrup and beat on medium speed for 5 minutes more, or until very light. The butter and maple syrup may separate slightly. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture along with the milk and bananas. Beat on low speed just until combined.
  • 4. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • 5. After cake is completely cooled in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter, maple syrup, and vanilla and beat until smooth. Frost cake and garnish with walnuts.

MAPLE WALNUT CRUMB CAKE



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This is a nice maple twist on a basic European crumb cake. Our guests love it.

Provided by COOKSIS

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
1 ⅛ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
½ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup ground walnuts
1 cup chopped walnuts
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Separate the mixture into two bowls - one with about 5 cups, and the other with about 3. In the bowl with the smaller amount, stir in the eggs, oil, milk, vanilla extract and maple extract. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. To the remaining bowl, stir in the butter, cinnamon and walnuts until crumbly and well blended. Sprinkle this over the top of the batter in the pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 227.6 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

MAPLE-WALNUT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This cake packs on the flavor: beneath the rich maple-walnut frosting is devil's food chocolate. The walnuts and maple syrup garnish make this fall-inspired dessert a real show-stopper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box devil's food cake mix with pudding
Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 to 6 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1 cup walnut halves
1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Chocolate leaves
Chopped walnuts
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease 2 (8- or 9-inch) round pans. Make cake mix as directed on box using water, oil and eggs. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In large bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed until blended. Stir in 4 tablespoons maple syrup and the whipping cream. Beat until smooth and spreadable, adding additional 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup if necessary for desired consistency. If frosting is too thick, beat in more maple syrup, a few drops at a time.
  • In small food processor, place walnuts and 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Cover; process until mixture forms a smooth paste. Stir in 1/3 cup of the frosting until well combined.
  • On serving plate, place 1 cake layer top side down. Fill cake with walnut filling. Top with second layer top side up. Frost cake with frosting. Use a teaspoon to make S-shaped swirls on sides and top of cake. Top with chocolate leaves, chopped walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE CAKE WITH MAPLE WALNUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE



Apple Cake with Maple Walnut Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe image

Provided by Mother

Number Of Ingredients 22

FOR CAKE:
1 1/4 cups smooth apple sauce
2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup dried currents
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temp.
1 tablespoon brandy
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
FOR FROSTING:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter room temp.
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 8 ounce pkg. Cream Cheese room temp
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 cups walnuts

Steps:

  • FOR CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Butter and flour three 9" cake pans. Sift 2 1/2 cups flour and next 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Toss currants with remaining 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl to coat; mix in walnuts. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, brandy and vanilla in a large bowl until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in half of flour mixture and apple sauce, then remaining flour mixture. Stir in currants and walnuts. Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cut around sides to loosen cakes; turn out onto racks and cool. FOR FROSTING: Using electric mixer beat butter and sugar in large bowl until blended. Beat in cream cheese then maple syrup and flavoring. Chill until beginning to firm, about 20 minutes. Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with second layer; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with 3rd layer. Spread 1 cup frosting in a thin layer over cake. Chill 15 minutes. Spread remaining frosting over cake. Press 2 cups walnuts halfway up sides of cake. Chill until frosting is set at least 30 minutes.

MAPLE WALNUT CAKE POPS



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Bacon and walnuts mixed with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix and cream cheese frosting gives you delicious pops - perfect dessert for a crowd.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ vanilla cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
10 slices packaged precooked bacon (from 2.1-oz package), crisply cooked, crumbled
2 cups chopped walnuts
3 1/2 teaspoons maple flavor
2/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container)
1 tablespoon real maple syrup
3/4 cup sugar
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting
48 paper lollipop sticks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs; stir in bacon, 1 1/4 cups of the walnuts and 2 1/2 teaspoons of the maple flavor. Pour into pan. Bake as directed for 13x9- inch pan. Cool completely. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Crumble cake into large bowl. Add 2/3 cup frosting and the syrup; mix well. Shape into 48 (1 1/4-inch) balls. Place on cookie sheet. Freeze until firm. Refrigerate.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted and golden. Remove from heat; place remaining 3/4 cup walnuts in sugar mixture, turning to coat. With fork, remove walnuts to waxed paper; cool completely. Into large microwavable bowl, spoon 2 containers frosting. Microwave on Medium (50%) 30 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon maple flavor. Remove several cake balls from refrigerator at a time. Dip tip of 1 lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into melted frosting and insert into 1 cake ball. Dip cake ball into melted frosting to cover; tap off excess. Top with sugared nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 145 mg

MAPLE WALNUT BUNDT CAKE



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Make and share this Maple Walnut Bundt Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

melted butter, for greasing the pan
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting the pan)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pure maple syrup
3 egg yolks
1 egg
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped (plus walnut halves for garnish)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°; brush the inside of a 10-cup Bundt pan thoroughly with melted butter and dust it lightly with flour (use a pastry brush to help distribute the flour and tap out any excess).
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the maple syrup and beat for about 3 minutes, or until smooth.
  • Add the egg yolks one at a time and then the egg, beating well after each addition.
  • With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture (in three increments) alternating with the milk (in two increments), beginning and ending with flour and beating until just incorporated.
  • Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top; bake for 55-65 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes in the pan on a wire rack, then invert the cake onto the rack and let it cool completely.
  • Make the icing-in a small nonreactive saucepan over low heat, heat the butter with the maple syrup and the cream, until the butter has completely melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and salt until smooth.
  • Let cool for 10-15 minutes before drizzling.
  • Drizzle cooled cake with icing, garnish with walnut halves, and let the icing set for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • The cake will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • The uniced cake will keep, wrapped well in a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil, in the freezer, for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 96, Sodium 326.6, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 41.3, Protein 6.8

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