Maple Pecan Retirement Cake
Celebrate a new chapter with this Maple Pecan Retirement Cake, featuring layers of moist maple-flavored cake and a rich pecan frosting. Perfect for honoring years of hard work and new adventures ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 3:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 4:
Add the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
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Step 5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
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Step 6:
Gently fold in the chopped pecans into the batter.
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Step 7:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased and floured cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 8:
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and maple extract until well combined.
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Step 9:
Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
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Step 10:
Decorate the top with additional chopped pecans if desired. Slice and serve the cake.