VERMONT MAPLE CAKE

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Great maple flavor. Takes a little effort, but definitely worth it. Make sure to use real maple syrup in the glaze. This makes a nice light cake, almost like a chiffon.

Provided by pines506

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
7 eggs, separated
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup real maple syrup
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In large bowl of electric mixer, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix until blended.
  • In another bowl, combine oil, egg yolks, water and maple flavoring.
  • Turn mixer onto medium speed and add liquid ingredients. Beat 1 minute.
  • In a large metal bowl (not plastic), beat egg whites until foamy.
  • Add cream of tarter.
  • Whip at high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Pour egg yolk batter over egg whites.
  • Fold together gently until blended.
  • Fold in nuts.
  • Pour into an ungreased 10-inch angelfood cake pan.
  • Bake at 325F for 55 minutes. Increase temperature to 350°F Bake 10 minutes longer until top springs back when touched.
  • Cool upside down (use a FULL 2 liter soda bottle for this).
  • Remove from pan. Drizzle with glaze.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 123.4, Sodium 334.3, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 42.4, Protein 8.1

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