A delicious frosted Maple Gingerbread recipe from Shelburne Farms / Hanover-Lebanon Co-op News.

Taylor Brothers, Meriden Village New Hampshire. Maple syrup containers ready for new season.

4 slices sturdy white bread broken into 1″ pieces
3/4 cup whole milk (for added richness include 2 tablespoons of heavy cream)
3 tablespoons butter [...]

This is a versatile  cake for a  New Hampshire baker’s repertoire. It is ideal for birthday cakes, school cupcakes, and  New Hampshire farmers’ market bake tables. It’s history goes at least as far back as the late 1800s. 
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup New Hampshire farm whole milk
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 [...]

2 cups maple syrup
3/4 cup light cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Put syrup and cream into a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil on high heat. Continue cooking on medium heat to soft ball stage (238 degrees). Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. Beat until thick and the gloss has [...]