Maple Syrup Layer Cake

Maple syrup gives this cake a wonderfully different flavor. Frost with a maple butter cream icing or a cream cheese icing or a Cool Whip frosting.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  large eggs
• 1  cup pure maple syrup
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 1  cup  finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Cream butter and sugar well. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Blend in maple syrup and vanilla.
3. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients by thirds, alternately with the hot water; and ending with dry ingredients. Gently stir in walnuts.
4. Pour into 2- 8 inch greased and floured layer pans.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
6. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove layers and cool completely on wire racks.
7. Frost.