Maple Crunch Layer Cake

Name: Maple Crunch Layer Cake
Yield: 14 Servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (about 4 ounces); Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 4 large egg whites; 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, room temperature

By Dede Wilson

December 31, 2003

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