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8) Maple Pecan Layer Cake with Brown Butter Frosting

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup plus 2 tbsp
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 2 –3 tbsp heavy cream for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat 1 cup butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in 1 cup maple syrup and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding flour mix and milk, starting and ending with flour. Fold in pecans.
  5. Divide batter into pans. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, then turn out to cool fully.
  6. For frosting, brown 1/2 cup butter in a pan until nutty smell appears. Cool slightly. Whisk in powdered sugar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and enough cream for spreadable texture.
  7. Layer cakes with frosting between and around. Top with extra toasted pecans.