Maple Apple Cake

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Prep Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 2 Hr 50 Min

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1/16 of Recipe: Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 130); Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 7g); Cholesterol 80mg; Sodium 230mg; Total Carbohydrate 58g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 33g); Protein 5g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup maple-flavored syrup
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 3 cups chopped peeled apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar and 3/4 cup butter; beat until smooth. Add 3/4 cup syrup and eggs; blend well.
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and allspice; mix well. Stir in apples and 1/2 cup walnuts. Spoon into greased and floured pan.
3. Bake at 350°F. for 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
4. In small bowl, combine powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons syrup and 1 tablespoon butter; mix until smooth. Spoon over top of cake. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon walnuts.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Decrease sugar to 3/4 cup; increase flour to 3 1/2 cups. Bake at 375°F. for 50 to 60 minutes.

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