Pecan and maple cake

PECAN AND MAPLE MOELLEUX

Output: 4 - Preparation time: 15 minutes - Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 90 ml (6 tablespoons) maple syrup
• 120 ml (8 tablespoons) melted butter
• 250 ml (1 cup) flour
• 10 ml (2 tsp.) baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) coarsely chopped pecans

Maple coulis

• 125 ml (1/2 cup) powdered sugar, sifted
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) dark maple syrup

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 190°C (375°F).
2. Whisk eggs in a bowl.
3. Add the maple syrup and melted butter.
4. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt until smooth.
5. Stir in pecans.
6. Divide the mixture between 4 ramekins lined with butter and flour, and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Leave to cool before unmolding.
8. Warm the maple syrup in a microwave oven for 10 seconds.
9. In a bowl, mix the sifted powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth.
10. Serve the pecan cakes with the prepared maple coulis.