GetCracking Logo
alt

Maple Apple and Carrot Layered Cake

Ready in 70 minutes
Prep 25 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
16
SERVINGS
METRIC
IMPERIAL

  • 500 ml all-purpose flour
  • 10 ml baking powder
  • 10 ml ground cinnamon
  • 5 ml baking soda
  • 5 ml salt
  • 5 ml ground ginger
  • 2 ml ground nutmeg
  • 2 ml allspice
  • 180 ml packed brown sugar
  • 158 ml vegetable oil
  • 60 maple syrup
  • 5 ml vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 350 ml apple, grated
  • 350 ml carrot, coarsely grated
  • 300 ml chopped, toasted walnuts

Icing

  • 395 g cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 88 ml butter, at room temperature
  • 130 ml maple syrup
  • 7 ml vanilla
This spiced cake is easy to make and perfect for any celebration. Hints of maple syrup sweeten the cake and icing, while local apples and carrots add moisture and texture.

Instructions

Grease two 8-inch (20 cm) cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper.

In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg and allspice. In large bowl, whisk sugar, oil, maple syrup and vanilla until blended. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time. Using spatula, gently stir in flour mixture in 3 additions, until combined. Stir in apples and carrots. Divide batter between pans; smooth tops.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven, for 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn cakes out onto rack. Peel off parchment paper; cool completely.

Icing: In medium bowl, using electric mixer, on medium speed, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add maple syrup and vanilla; beat until smooth.

Halve each cake horizontally to make 4 layers. Place bottom layer on serving plate, using knife, spread thin layer of icing. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the walnuts. Repeat, layering the cake, icing and walnuts. Spread remaining icing over cake; top with remaining walnuts.

  • Tip
Nutritional Facts
  • Amount Per Serving
    433 Calories
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Sodium
    390 mg
  • Carbohydrates
    38 g
  • Fibre
    2 g
  • Protein
    7 g

Reviews

WRITE A REVIEW