This is simply a white cake mix made according to package directions to which you add maple extract and chopped walnuts and bake in a bundt pan. Years ago someone told Mom that adding 1-2 tablespoons of flour to packaged cake mixes would improve their texture and though I have no idea if it works, I've carried on the tradition.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Servings: 20
Calories:
Author: Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
For the Cake
1package white cake mix
Ingredients for making the cake as directed on the box
2tablespoonsflouroptional
1tablespoonmaple extract
1cupchopped walnutsplus more for garnish if desired
For the Frosting
¼cupbuttersoftened
2tablespoonscream cheesesoftened
1.5cupspowdered sugar
2teaspoonsmaple extract
2tablespoonsmilkplus a little more as needed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
Make the cake according to the package directions, adding the maple extract and additional flour if desired. Stir in the nuts. Pour into the prepared bundt pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely. Frost with maple icing. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
To make the frosting, put the butter and cream cheese into a very large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until very smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of the powdered sugar and beat well. Add the milk and maple extract and beat well. Gradually beat in the additional half-cup of sugar. Beat in enough additional milk until the frosting reaches the spreading consistency you desire.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1/20th) (The results will depend on the brand of cake mix and amount of eggs/oil called for. I used a Duncan Hines white cake mix that called for 3 egg whites, 1 cup water, and ¼ cup oil.) 272 calories, 11.9 g fat, 38.7 g carbs, 0.7 g fiber, 3.3 g protein and 8 Weight Watchers PointsPlus