Set the cake aside to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Meanwhile, bring the cream and remaining maple syrup to the boil in a saucepan.

Tap your maple trees and get that syrup. Spring is right around the corner ... All you need is a collecting container for each tree (no tin buckets as they contain lead), some tapping tubes ...

Just before serving, mix the cream cheese and maple syrup together. Spread over the base of one cake and top with the other. Alternatively, if making in a loaf tin, spread icing over the top of ...