Maple Walnut Retirement Celebration Cake
Celebrate the next chapter of life with this Maple Walnut Retirement Celebration Cake. Featuring layers of moist maple-infused cake and a rich walnut buttercream, this cake is perfect for honoring a career well spent. Topped with a drizzle of maple syrup and toasted walnuts, it’s a delightful treat for any retirement gathering.
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 walnuts, chopped
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, for garnish
- 1/4 cup additional maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Step 3:
In a large mixing 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, mixing until well combined.
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Step 5:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Step 6:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 7:
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 8:
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth. Fold in additional chopped walnuts.
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Step 9:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of walnut buttercream on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
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Step 10:
Drizzle the top of the cake with maple syrup and sprinkle with toasted walnuts before serving.