Selasi’s Festive Treats!

Selasi is definitely in our top five favourite Bake Off contestants of all time.

From his relaxed attitude to his top notch piping skills, we love everything about Selasi – and we are more than happy to add this beautiful pecan and maple layer cake to the list of things we like.

Find the recipe, and a fantastic interview with the man himself, on The Guardian website, by clicking here.

Selasi watching his pecan and maple layer cake bake

Did you know?

Québec exports its maple products to more than 50 countries

Everywhere it goes, consumers of all ages appreciate maple’s unique flavour.

Scientists are studying maple’s potential health benefits

Studies now underway include those on the antioxidant properties of the polyphenols naturally present in maple syrup, with a recent study indicating that maple syrup is better for cardiometabolic health than refined sugar.

Maple syrup can be used as a sugar substitute in most recipes

In cake and most dessert recipes, for each 250ml (1 cup) of syrup used, simply reduce the stipulated amount of liquid (water, milk, juice, etc.) by 60ml (1/4 cup).

A natural source of energy

Maple syrup is a natural source of energy. Check out our recipes for food and drinks before, during, and after exercise.