Maple Walnut Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, measure out 2 cups of baking mix, and set aside.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, beat together the egg, maple syrup, heavy cream, and vanilla.
4. 4
   Add the wet ingredients to the baking mix and beat until well incorporated but not over mixed, about 1 minute.
5. 5
   Gently stir in the chopped walnuts.
6. 6
   Using an ice cream scoop, fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full.
7. 7
   Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 10 to 12 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool for 1 minute before removing the cakes from the pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.
9. 9
   Glaze: Stir together the confectioners' sugar, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and heavy cream in a medium bowl.
10. 10
    Whisk the mixture slowly until it becomes a thick but pourable mixture, adding more heavy cream as needed.
11. 11
    Dip the cakes into the icing bowl to coat the top, and garnish each with a walnut half.
12. 12
    Arrange them on a serving platter and serve.