Maple Syrup Cake

Submitted by: Jenny	Country: Canada
Category: Home/Cakes & Muffins
Quantity: 8 servings	Preparation time: 0:10 hr. Cooking time: 0:35 hr.

Ingredients

Sauce
1-1/2 cups	pure maple syrup	375 mL
3/4 cup	water	175 mL
2 tsp	butter	10 mL
Cake
1 cup	flour	250 mL
1-1/2 tsp	baking powder	7 mL
1/2 cup	sugar	125 mL
1/2 tsp	salt	2 mL
1 tbsp	shortening	15 mL
1	egg, beaten	1
1/3 cup	milk	75 mL
1/2 cup	coconut	125 mL

Directions

Combine maple syrup and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add butter.

Measure flour, salt and baking powder in bowl. Cream sugar and shortening together. Add egg. Beat well. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Beat until smooth.

Put batter in 8-in (20-cm) square pan, greased well. Pour sauce over batter. Sprinkle coconut on top.

Bake at 350°F/180°C for 35 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.