Maple Nut Cake
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 c. flour
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 3 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 c. maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts
Method
Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Add shortening, milk and 1/4 cup maple syrup to dry ingredients. Beat 2 minutes. Add remaining maple syrup and the eggs, beating 2 more minutes. Blend in the nuts. Pour into greased pan (9x13x2) and bake 35–40 minutes. When done, grate maple sugar over top and set under broiler for a “minute or two” – or frost with maply syrup frosting.
Recipe courtesy Michigan Maple Syrup Recipes from the Kitchens of Michigan’s Leading Maple Producers.
