Spiced Pecan Cake with Maple Glaze

Name: Spiced Pecan Cake with Maple Glaze
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon milk

A moist spice cake studded with toasted pecans, finished with a glossy maple glaze—ideal for spring brunch or dessert.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 50 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Step 2: Whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Step 4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with 1/2 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined after each addition.
Step 5: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans until evenly distributed. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Step 6: Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 7: For the glaze: Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled cake.