Maple Syrup Layer Cake

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Cream butter and sugar well. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Blend in maple syrup and vanilla.
3. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients by thirds, alternately with the hot water; and ending with dry ingredients. Gently stir in walnuts.
4. Pour into 2- 8 inch greased and floured layer pans.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
6. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove layers and cool completely on wire racks.
7. Frost.

flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, butter, sugar, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, hot water, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maple-syrup-layer-cake-357736 (may not work)