Maple Pecan Blondie Torte with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting - Guide Recipe
All in all , one of the best things coming out of the kitchen recently , and a total success. I am looking forward to making this again in the fall when I start craving all sorts of maple pecan desserts!
Maple Pecan Blondie Torte with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
The richest and chewiest brown sugar maple pecan blondies , layered with maple cream cheese frosting!
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Ingredients:
For blondies:
- 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 3/4 c. unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp. maple extract
- 1 c. chopped pecans
For frosting:
- 1 - 8 oz. package reduced-fat cream cheese softened
- 1/2 c. butter softened
- 4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 tsp. maple extract
- 2-3 tbsp. milk
- 1/3 c. praline pecans optional garnish
Instructions:
For blondies:
For frosting:
For blondies:
- In a large bowl , whisk together flour , baking powder , and salt.
- In a medium bowl , whisk together brown sugar , butter , eggs , and maple extract.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients , mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the pecans being careful not to overmix. The mixture will be quite thick.
- Line a 9x13-inch pan with several sheets of foil , allowing it to overhang the edges. Spray with cooking spray.
- Spread batter evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 22-25 minutes , or until edges are golden brown , the top is shiny and crackled , and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- Carefully lift the blondies out of the pan with the foil edges.
For frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl , beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and extracts , beating until combined.
- Add 1 tbsp. milk , and beat until combined , adding more milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Beat for 3-4 minutes , or until light and fluffy.
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