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Maple Swirl Layers

Maple Swirl Layers: Indulgent Dessert with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

Delight in these Maple Swirl Layers, a decadent dessert that combines layers of cake with a creamy frosting, ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Stand Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • cake pans

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 9 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ⅔ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 ounces maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Frosting

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • ⅝ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Heat oven to 350℉/177℃.
  • Spray three 6-inch cake pans with baking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk milk, eggs, oil, syrup, and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients.
  • Whisk until dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • Fold in pecans.
  • Divide evenly among prepared pans.
  • Bake for 23 minutes, or until cake tests done.

Frosting

  • Combine brown sugar and maple syrup in a small microwave safe bowl.
  • Heat in 15 second increments, stirring after each, until sugar is melted. Set aside.
  • Combine butter, powdered sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater.
  • Beat until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add cooled maple syrup mixture and vanilla.
  • Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Assembly

  • Level cakes, if needed.
  • Place one cake layer on serving board or plate.
  • Spread ¼ of the frosting on top of cake layer.
  • Top with second layer.
  • Repeat frosting.
  • Top with third layer.
  • Spread remaining frosting around sides and on top of cake.
  • Decorate as desired.

Notes

Cake layers can be baked ahead and stored. Both frosted cake and layers can be frozen for 2-3 months. All ingredients should be at room temperature for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, frosting, Indulgent Dessert, Maple Swirl Layers, pecans
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