MAPLE NUT CAKE W/ MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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Maple Nut Cake w/ Maple Cream Cheese Frosting image

My boyfriend and his Grandmother don't care for Pumpkin, so in my search for something new and different with Autumn flair, for Thanksgiving, I came across this. It was definitely a winner in my house!

Provided by Tasha Powell @Shasvyri

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
1 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon(s) maple extract
1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) milk
1/2 cup(s) walnuts, chopped
MAPLE CREAM CHEESE ICING
8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
3 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoon(s) maple extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8x8 inch square pan.
  • Cream the butter or margarine add the sugar and continue creaming until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the maple flavoring.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture in 3 parts alternately with the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in the walnuts and pour in the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until an toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cake cool then frost with Maple Cream Cheese Icing.
  • For Frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until well combined; add 4 cups of confectioner's sugar and maple and beat until smooth. Store in refrigerator until needed.

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