maple walnut cake

How To Make maple walnut cake

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  CAKE: Preheat oven to 350ºF and line 2 8-inch greased cake pans with parchment paper rounds; set aside.
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  In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk well and set aside.
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  In the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter and brown sugar. Using the paddle attachment, cream the ingredients on medium speed for 3 minutes.
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  While the appliance is running, add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition; clean the sides and the bottom of the bowl when needed.
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  Add maple syrup and pure maple extract; mix for only 30 seconds.
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  Add half dry ingredients and process on low-speed until just combined.
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  Add the remaining half dry ingredients and the buttermilk. Process until just blended, cleaning the sides and the bottom of the bowl. Fold in the toasted walnuts.
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  Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and gently tap on the counter to dislodge any trapped air bubbles.
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  Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 26 to 28 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few crumbs.
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  Remove from the heat, transfer the cake to a wire rack and let them cool for 15 minutes before unmolding; allow to cool completely on the wire rack.
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  MAPLE GLAZED WALNUTS: Preheat skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts, maple syrup and salt.
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  Cook, stirring often, until syrup starts to caramelize and coats the nuts, about 6 to 7 minutes.
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  Remove from the heat and spread them evenly in a single layer on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper; allow to cool completely.
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  MAPLE SYRUP FROSTING: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on, add butter and salt. Whip on high for 4 minutes.
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  Working in batches, add ½ cup confectioner’s sugar and 2 tbsp. maple sugar.
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  Process on medium-low until blended, cleaning the sides and the bottom of the bowl as needed. Repeat with the same amounts.
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  When the mixture is getting very dry, add half maple syrup and process until the texture is smooth.
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  When sugars are added, pour the remaining maple syrup and add pure vanilla extract. Process once again until smooth, cleaning the sides and the bottom of the bowl.
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  TO ASSEMBLE: When the cakes are at room temperature, place one on a stand and spoon on the frosting, enough to cover the surface.
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  Place the other cake on top of the first one, pressing down gently to adhere, and spread the remaining frosting covering the top and sides; smooth it out evenly using an angle spatula or a bench scraper.
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  Decorate the cake with the maple glazed walnuts.
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