Ingredients:

Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

• 3 tbs Greek yogurt or sour cream

• 3 tbs milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

• 3 tbs Greek yogurt or sour cream

• 3 tbs milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Gooey Butter Topping

12 tbs unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups pure maple syrup
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp kosher salt
powdered sugar (optional for garnish)

Directions:

Making the Cake Layer:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, mist a 9″×13″ baking pan with non-stick spray, and line it with parchment.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Stir to combine.
4. Add the softened butter, and mix on medium-low speed until the mixture resembles damp sand (about 3 minutes).
5. In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, Maple Syrup, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), milk, and vanilla.
6. Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients, and stir together on medium speed for about a minute to a minute and a half.
7. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer.

Making the Gooey Butter Topping 

1. Place the soft butter, maple syrup, flour, egg, vanilla, and salt in a small bowl and whisk together until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture over the unbaked cake layer.
3. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until set underneath but still a little jiggly towards the very center of the cake.
4. Cool completely, cut into bars, and dust with powdered sugar for garnish.