Maple Walnut Cake

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2011

A great American ingredient, maple syrup, makes for a Great American Cake. Its pairing with walnuts is classic—and with good reason.

SERVES 10

TIME 2 hours, plus 2 hours cooling

Maple Walnut Cake

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Maple and walnut are a classic pairing, but they really shine in this three-layer, walnut-fortified yellow cake, coated with maple-scented, seven-minute frosting and adorned with maple candied walnut halves. 

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