Quebec Maple Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. vegetable shortening
2 c. sifted flour
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. plus 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. milk
2 drops maple extract
2 eggs
1/2 c. pecans

Preparation

Beat the shortening and the sugar. Add the flour, salt and baking powder. Then add the liquid ingredients. Whip until smooth. Add the pecans. Pour into a greased and floured pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Top with Buttercream Frosting.