Best 7 Vermont Maple Pecan Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the world of deliciousness, where the flavors of Vermont maple and pecans come together in a perfect harmony to create the delectable Vermont maple pecan cake. This moist, tender, and incredibly flavorful cake is a true testament to the culinary artistry of Vermont and is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps to make the perfect Vermont maple pecan cake that will delight your taste buds and impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VERMONT MAPLE-PECAN CAKE



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This delectable nutty maple cake has become a hands-down favorite. Chopped pecans add delicious flavor, and the rich cream cheese frosting is accented with a teaspoon of real maple syrup. -Teresa Cardin, Mansfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
GLAZED PECANS:
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup pecan halves
FROSTING:
1 package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. Combine the buttermilk, butter, syrup and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in chopped pecans. , Pour into two 6-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small saucepan, bring corn syrup to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in pecan halves until coated. Place in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and syrup until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with second layer; frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with glazed pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAPLE BUNDT



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield about 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick baking spray, for the pan
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, slightly cooler than room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the bundt: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 10-inch bundt pan with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and continue creaming, scraping down the sides of the bowl every now and again, until the mixture is light and fluffy. This can take 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt to combine. Transfer the flour mixture to a piece of parchment.
  • Add the maple syrup to the butter and sugar mixture and mix to combine. Add the eggs one at time, mixing until each egg is completely incorporated and scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add half the flour mixture and mix, then the milk and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Add the remaining flour and mix until combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  • Place the bundt on a baking sheet and bake until the cake springs back when gently poked, about 1 hour. Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • For the maple glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream until smooth. Add more heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin out the glaze to the desired consistency. Once the bundt is completely cooled, place onto a serving platter and pour the glaze over top.

MAPLE PECAN CAKE



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When preparing to enter a baking contest many years ago, I kept fine-tuning this recipe until it was just right. My determination paid off...I was first runner-up! Chocolate frosting enhances the maple-nut flavor of the cake.-Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, maple syrup, water and maple flavoring. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Fold in pecans and chocolate., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. For frosting, in a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and maple syrup. Frost cake; press pecans onto the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts :

VERMONT MAPLE CAKE



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Great maple flavor. Takes a little effort, but definitely worth it. Make sure to use real maple syrup in the glaze. This makes a nice light cake, almost like a chiffon.

Provided by pines506

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
7 eggs, separated
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup real maple syrup
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In large bowl of electric mixer, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix until blended.
  • In another bowl, combine oil, egg yolks, water and maple flavoring.
  • Turn mixer onto medium speed and add liquid ingredients. Beat 1 minute.
  • In a large metal bowl (not plastic), beat egg whites until foamy.
  • Add cream of tarter.
  • Whip at high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Pour egg yolk batter over egg whites.
  • Fold together gently until blended.
  • Fold in nuts.
  • Pour into an ungreased 10-inch angelfood cake pan.
  • Bake at 325F for 55 minutes. Increase temperature to 350°F Bake 10 minutes longer until top springs back when touched.
  • Cool upside down (use a FULL 2 liter soda bottle for this).
  • Remove from pan. Drizzle with glaze.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 123.4, Sodium 334.3, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 42.4, Protein 8.1

MAPLE-PECAN CAKE



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With a box of Betty Crocker® cake mix and maple syrup from your cupboard, you're on your way to a delicious dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs
1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 oz cream cheese (half of 3-oz package), softened
3 to 4 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease and lightly flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 47 to 53 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • In large bowl, beat powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, the cream cheese and 3 tablespoons of the syrup with electric mixer on low speed. Beat in enough of the remaining syrup to make a smooth, soft frosting that will flow down side of cake. Spread frosting over cake. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

AUTUMN MAPLE PECAN LAYER CAKE WITH PENUCHE FUDGE FROSTING



Autumn Maple Pecan Layer Cake With Penuche Fudge Frosting image

This wonderful cake recipe is an adapted one from the Magnolia Bakery Cookbook. The penuche fudge frosting is an old Southern recipe. Makes a very attractive presentation, especially when the cake plate is adorned with beautiful autumn leaves. This cake freezes beautifully, just allow the cake to defrost completely before filling and frosting the layers. I recommend Canadian or Vermont maple syrup and Georgia or Texas pecans, but you can use any pure maple syrup and could use walnuts, although we prefer pecans in this recipe.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 Maple Pecan Cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 1/2 cups maple syrup
3 1/3 cups self-rising flour
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup soft brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 tablespoon maple extract, to taste
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 -3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (for the filling)
9 pecan halves, for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Butter 2 8-inch round cake pans, and line them with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add the maple syrup, stirring until smooth. Alternately add the flour and the hot water, a little at a time, stirring gently until combined and smooth. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
  • Divide the batter between the two prepared pans, and bake in a 350F degree preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in their pans on a rack for 8 to 10 minutes, then carefully unmold them and allow them to cool completely on the rack.
  • At this point, you can individually wrap the completely cooled cakes in cling wrap, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate or freeze them until needed. Allow the cakes to defrost completely before filling and frosting them.
  • Make the frosting shortly before you want to frost the cake, as it will get harder with time.
  • For the frosting/filling, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring all the while; continue to boil and stir for about 1 minute, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thickened (watch carefully). Off the heat, and whisk in the coffee powder, the 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons milk, and the maple and vanilla extracts, stirring well to combine. Allow to cool slightly, then gradually add the powdered sugar, beating after each addition, until smooth and glossy and of the desired spreadable consistency; beat in a little milk, a tablespoon at a time, if it gets too thick.
  • Place one of the cakes onto a cake plate or pedestal, and spoon some of the frosting/filling over the top, spreading evenly with a flat spatula; sprinkle with chopped pecans. Place the other cake on top and evenly spread the remaining frosting over the top of the cake. Decorate the top of the cake with the pecan halves. Just before serving, you may adorn the plate with autumn leaves as desired.
  • This cake is best eaten the day it's frosted.
  • Makes about 8-10 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 999.1, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 156.7, Sodium 913.5, Carbohydrate 149.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 103.5, Protein 9.5

VERMONT MAPLE COOKIES



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I created this recipe after tasting maple cookies with a maple glaze at a bakery in Stowe, Vermont, some years ago. I get many requests to bring them for bake sales, parties and ski trips. -Delores Day, Wolcott, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
1 cup chopped pecans
MAPLE GLAZE:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and maple flavoring. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in baking chips and pecans., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For glaze, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, syrup and maple flavoring until smooth., Drizzle over cookies; let dry completely. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use real maple syrup for the best flavor. Look for Grade A or Grade B syrup for the richest taste.
  • Toast the pecans before adding them to the cake batter. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This Vermont Maple Pecan Cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. The maple syrup and pecans give the cake a rich and nutty flavor, while the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. Follow these tips to make sure your cake turns out perfectly every time!

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