Ingredients for Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• ¾ cup whole milk 
• 13/cup pure maple syrup
• 4 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled a bit)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar 
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon whole milk 
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9X9 pan (or use parchment). If using an 8X8 pan, add 5 minutes to cooking time.

2. In a large bowl, sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt then stir in ½ cup of granulated sugar.

3. In another bowl, whisk together 2  room temperature large eggs, ¾ cup of whole milk, 1/3 cup of pure maple syrup, 4 tablespoons of melted and cooled off butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

4. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir just until combined, do not overmix.

5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan making sure its spread evenly.

6. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a rack.

8. While the cake is cooling, whisk together 1 cup of sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 to 2 tablespoons of whole milk until you get a smooth glaze.

9. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake. After glaze is set, cut into squares.