Description
A fluffy, warmly sweet maple cake made with pure maple syrup, hints of cinnamon, and a moist crumb. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or tea time.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
¾ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A amber)
¼ cup light brown sugar
½ cup melted butter (or plant-based alternative)
1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
½ cup almond milk (or oat milk)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk.
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until just smooth—do not overmix.
Pour into pan. Bake 35–40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan 15 minutes, then remove and cool fully. Optionally, frost or glaze as desired.
Notes
You can freeze this cake for up to 2 months.
Maple glaze or cream cheese frosting pairs best with this flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: maple cake, easy maple dessert, maple cake recipe, brunch cake, maple syrup baking