Maple Pecan Fall Cake Design Recipe
Ah, fall—the season where everything magically becomes “pumpkin spice” or “maple.” So, here’s a twist: a maple pecan cake, the dessert that pretends to be healthy because it has nuts. We’re talking about a cake so sweet you’ll be wondering if you’re indulging in dessert or giving yourself a sugar rush. But fear not, because with maple syrup and crunchy pecans, it’s practically a nutritious powerhouse (if we ignore the frosting). Perfect for impressing your guests, or, you know, just making something that looks way more complicated than it is. Ready to dive in?
Maple Pecan Fall Cake Design Recipe
This is a simple yet elegant maple pecan fall cake—packed with syrupy sweetness and crunchy pecans, with a smooth frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pecans chopped
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and beat until combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cakes, topping with the remaining chopped pecans.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 5%
- Potassium: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add extra pecans for more crunch—because why not?
- For a richer flavor, use dark maple syrup.
- Want a boozy twist? Add a splash of bourbon to the frosting.
- Make ahead? Frost the cake the day before, but store it in the fridge.
- Don’t skip cooling the cake completely before frosting—otherwise, it’ll melt right off.
