Maple Walnut Cake

Method

1. 1

   For the Cake: Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly spray 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper; set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cardamom, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until combined; set aside.

3. 3

   n a food processor, place walnuts and pulse until finely ground and mixture resembles wet sand, 15 to 20 pulses. Add eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pulse until combined, 4 to 6 pulses. Add reserved flour mixture and pulse until well combined, 2 to 4 pulses. Divide cake batter evenly between prepared pans (about 580 g batter per pan).

4. 4

   Bake on the same rack until a wooden pick inserted in cake centers comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. Transfer cakes to a wire rack and let them cool in pans for 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto wire rack, peel off parchment, and return cakes right side up. Let cakes cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   For the Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting: After cakes have completely cooled, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed until just combined. With mixer running on low speed, gradually add confectioners' sugar and continue to mix until well combined, about 1 minute. Increase speed to medium-high and beat mixture until whipped and smooth, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   If needed, level cakes with a serrated knife (full directions here ) and set scraps aside for snacking. Place one cake, trimmed side up, on a serving platter or cake stand. Using offset spatula, spread about 1 cup (250 ml) frosting evenly over the top. Place second cake, trimmed side down, on top of frosting and press lightly to adhere. Spread remaining frosting evenly over top and sides of assembled cake. Use the back of a soup spoon to make decorative swirls in the frosting. Top with candied or toasted walnuts and drizzle with additional maple syrup. Serve.

Nutrition

calories

848 kcal

fatContent

49 g

fiberContent

2 g

sugarContent

75 g

sodiumContent

359 mg

proteinContent

8 g

cholesterolContent

117 mg

carbohydrateContent

98 g

saturatedFatContent

18 g

unsaturatedFatContent

0 g

Indicative values from the source, for the original recipe.

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