Maple Syrup Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan; set pan aside.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ginger; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Add sugar; beat until well combined.
5. 5
   Add egg, egg yolk and maple syrup; beat for 1 minute more.
6. 6
   Alternately add flour mixture and hot water to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until combined.
7. 7
   Spoon batter into the prepared pan; spread evenly.
8. 8
   Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove cake from pan.
11. 11
    Cool completely.
12. 12
    In a medium bowl beat 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
13. 13
    Beat in 1/4 cup pure maple syrup.
14. 14
    Beat in 1 cup additional powdered sugar.
15. 15
    Add 2 to 3 teaspoons milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make drizzling consistency.
16. 16
    Makes about 1 cup.
17. 17
    Spoon Maple Icing over cake and sprinkle top with walnuts.
18. 18
    Makes 12 servings.