Maple Walnut Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar

Special equipment needed:
- 9-inch springform pan
- Stand mixer with dough hook attachment
- Rolling pin

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, yeast, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with the dough hook attachment until a smooth dough forms.

4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

5. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.

7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar and chopped walnuts over the dough.

8. Roll up the dough tightly and slice into 1-inch pieces.

9. Place the cinnamon roll slices into a greased 9-inch springform pan.

10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing the sides.

12. Drizzle with additional maple syrup and sprinkle with more chopped walnuts, if desired.


- Time:
Preparation time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
- Makes 1 9-inch cake, serves 8-10 people

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 394
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 7g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Whole wheat flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour.
- Pecans or almonds can be substituted for walnuts.
- Honey or agave syrup can be substituted for maple syrup.

Variations:
- Add raisins or dried cranberries to the filling.
- Top with cream cheese frosting instead of maple syrup.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the dough rises in a warm place for best results.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the cinnamon roll cake for clean cuts.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, microwave individual slices for 15-20 seconds or until warm.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve on a cake stand or platter.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.

Garnishes:
- Chopped walnuts
- Maple syrup

Pairings:
- Coffee or tea

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Yogurt parfait

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too sticky, add more flour a little at a time until it forms a smooth ball.
- If the cake is browning too quickly, cover with foil for the remaining baking time.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure all ingredients are fresh and not expired.
- Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly before and after handling food.

Food history:
- Cinnamon rolls originated in Sweden in the 1920s and have since become a popular breakfast pastry in many countries.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, nutty, and cinnamon-spiced.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped walnuts.

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Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Cinnamon, Maple, Cinnamon-Y, Maple-Y