Maple Pecan Snack Cake
Maple Pecan Snack Cake is a dessert that is perfect for all fans of maple flavor with an added bonus of pecans in every bite!
Servings: 9
Calories: 523kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1¼ cups (250g) light brown sugar, tightly packed
- ½ cup (158g) maple syrup
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract
- 2½ cups (312.5g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch pan by lining it with parchment paper (or lightly grease and flour).
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in a large bowl. Stir well.
- Add the eggs and the egg yolk, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and maple extract.
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter and egg mixture until completely combined. Fold in the pecans.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool before cutting and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal