Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment.
Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in maple flavoring. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition.
Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 11-13 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
For candied walnuts, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; saute walnuts until toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Spread onto foil; cool completely.
For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Beat in maple flavoring and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough cream to reach desired consistency.
Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup candied walnuts and drizzle with 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Repeat layers.
Top with remaining layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Top with remaining walnuts and syrup.
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sandyc1940
Dec 12, 2019
I have only made this cake 1 time, but will make it many more times. The flavor was wonderful. I did change the frosting though and made a Brown Sugar maple flavored butter cream frosting. This hit the spot with everyone I served it to.
CrazyCatLadyForever
Sep 25, 2019
HELP! My husband is allergic to buttermilk! Is it possible to substitute something else?? Thanks in advance!
four4niers
Feb 12, 2019
This is such a wonderful cake! I've been making it for years, and it continues to be one of my favorite go-to layer cakes. I use maple extract for the cake, but I use pure maple syrup for the frosting. I add about 3 teaspoons of maple syrup in the frosting to get the maple flavor that I like. And to answer jessieg's question below, yes, the layers bake quickly when using three 9" cake pans. I prefer thicker cake layers, so I bake the layers in 8" pans which takes ust a little bit longer.
jessieg
Feb 12, 2019
Can someone please clarify - could it possibly be right to make the cake for only 11-13 minutes??
annsway1
Nov 6, 2018
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Debbie
May 4, 2018
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Jane
Dec 31, 2017
This cake was one of the best cakes I have ever made! So delicious, moist and creamy. Definitely will be making it again. Today, as a matter of fact; my daughter's birthday!!! Loved the maple glaze between the layers. Maple buttery frosting is to die for! Yummy all around.
ninarae99
Oct 27, 2017
This is an excellent cake. It is very buttery and sweet. I might reduce the butter in the frosting next time. I made it for my husband's bday and it was a crowd pleaser.
Tweetybrd5808
Oct 24, 2015
Great all around...perfect........I have carpotunnel , next time can I use a 9X13 pan? please let meknow cooking time, heat ? Thank you: [email protected]
bcrentalal
Nov 26, 2014
This cake looks great, but we didn't enjoy the taste. Not enough maple, not enough walnuts, icing tasted more like snow ice cream.
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I have only made this cake 1 time, but will make it many more times. The flavor was wonderful. I did change the frosting though and made a Brown Sugar maple flavored butter cream frosting. This hit the spot with everyone I served it to.
HELP! My husband is allergic to buttermilk! Is it possible to substitute something else?? Thanks in advance!
This is such a wonderful cake! I've been making it for years, and it continues to be one of my favorite go-to layer cakes. I use maple extract for the cake, but I use pure maple syrup for the frosting. I add about 3 teaspoons of maple syrup in the frosting to get the maple flavor that I like. And to answer jessieg's question below, yes, the layers bake quickly when using three 9" cake pans. I prefer thicker cake layers, so I bake the layers in 8" pans which takes ust a little bit longer.
Can someone please clarify - could it possibly be right to make the cake for only 11-13 minutes??
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This cake was one of the best cakes I have ever made! So delicious, moist and creamy. Definitely will be making it again. Today, as a matter of fact; my daughter's birthday!!! Loved the maple glaze between the layers. Maple buttery frosting is to die for! Yummy all around.
This is an excellent cake. It is very buttery and sweet. I might reduce the butter in the frosting next time. I made it for my husband's bday and it was a crowd pleaser.
Great all around...perfect........I have carpotunnel , next time can I use a 9X13 pan? please let meknow cooking time, heat ? Thank you: [email protected]
This cake looks great, but we didn't enjoy the taste. Not enough maple, not enough walnuts, icing tasted more like snow ice cream.