Maple Cake with Maple buttercream

Topped with grated milk chocolate and French Toast bits

Link: https://eatsdelightful.com/maple-cake/

Cake:

3 cups (390g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature ½ cup (120mL) vegetable oil, or any neutral flavored oil 1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar, packed 3 large eggs, at room temperature ¾ cup (180mL) pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract ½ cup (120g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature ½ cup (120mL) whole milk, at room temperature

Buttercream:

1 & ½ (340g) cups unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 5 cups (650g) powdered sugar, sifted ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ⅓ cup (80mL) pure maple syrup chopped pecans (optional - for decorating)