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maple pecan

A rich and sweet Maple Pecan Snack Cake, perfect for dessert or tea time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 9
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.25 cups light brown sugar tightly packed
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 egg egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon maple extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup pecans roughly chopped

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing and flouring it.
  2. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in a large bowl. Stir well.
  3. Add the eggs and the egg yolk, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and maple extract.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Fold in chopped pecans.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  8. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

This Maple Pecan Snack Cake is perfect for a sweet treat that combines rich maple flavor with crunchy pecans.