Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup butter

Method

  • In a bowl sift flour and baking powder together.
  • In another bowl, cream butter and sugar and add vanilla.
  • then slowly add the milk and flour mixture in alternating 1/4 cup increments until all together and smooth.
  • Spread in a buttered baking dish.
  • For the sauce: In a sauce pan, mix all the sauce ingredients together and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for a few seconds and then pour over the cake batter (do not mix).
  • Bake in a 325 preheated oven for 45 minute.