This year our summer vacation took us to New England. Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire to be specific. First, if you’ve never been, you must go. It’s a part of the country that is so rich in American history. New England is well known for maple syrup so of course, I had to bring some home. Ok, I had to bring a lot home. So I need to use it. This maple bundt cake with cinnamon maple glaze was the perfect way to start. Perfect for farmer’s market week too.
Now, I know, you can get real maple syrup at any grocer but that’s not the point. The syrup in Vermont is different. In stores you can usually only get one grade, or type, of syrup but in Vermont you can get all of them from amber to dark. There is a difference, one that would take too long to explain here. It’s really just best to do a taste test and figure out which you like best.
You may be thinking this is more of a fall cake and I won’t disagree. The warmth of cinnamon paired with maple just says fall. After the summer heat I know many are looking to the cooler days and nights of autumn. Make this for a fall tailgate party or as an option on your Thanksgiving dessert table. The flavors are subtle but not overpowering. Served with coffee it’s a nice way to end a meal.
More recipes that use maple syrup include my cinnamon apple turnovers with maple glaze, however Brown Sugar Pecan Maple Baked Brie is a favorite too. Then there are drinks that use maple syrup too, like maple bourbon sour.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup bundt cake pan with cooking spray with flour
- In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar medium at speed about 2 minutes or until pale and creamy.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. In separate bowl, beat maple syrup, milk, eggs and vanilla with whisk. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with egg mixture. Pour batter into pan, spreading evenly with spatula.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan then remove from pan and transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
- Make Glaze:
- In a small bowl, beat glaze ingredients with whisk until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or maple syrup if necessary for desired consistency. Spoon glaze over cooled cake, letting it drip down sides. Let glaze set at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Recipe inspiration: www.bettycrocker.com
Shared at Weekend Potluck
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