Maple Syrup Cake

Serves 8 or more

2 cups all purpose flour
1 Tbs baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup maple syrup (preferably the darker grade B, or grade A amber syrup)
1 cup heavy cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 stick 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Mix together the syrup, cream, and eggs and add to the flower mixture.
Beat well and stir in the butter.
Turn into a 9 by 13 inch pan that has been greased and lined with wax paper.
Bake 35-40 minutes.
Cool on a rack. Serve with or without the Maple Butter Frosting.