Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

7. 7

   Pour the hot maple cream syrup into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

8. 8

   Spoon the cake batter evenly over the hot syrup (do not stir them together).

9. 9

   Sprinkle the crumbled crispy bacon over the top of the batter.

10. 10

    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

11. 11

    Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.