Maple Walnut Cake | Reader's Digest Canada

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon maple flavouring or maple syrup
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped California Walnuts
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
• 5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup (divided)