Step 1: In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, mix the butter and sugar till the mix is light.

Step 2: Add eggs and vanilla and mix.

Step 3: In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder.

Step 4: Alternate flour mix and milk to the butter mix.

Step 5: Pour into a 13 inch by 9 inch greased pan.

Step 6: MAPLE SAUCE.

Step 7: In a large casserole, bring to boil the syrup, brown sugar, cream and butter and constantly stir.

Step 8: Reduce heat and and gently cook 2 minutes or till sauce has reduced a little bit.

Step 9: Pour sauce gently over cake.

Step 10: Bake at 325°f (160°c) about 35 minutes or till cake is light brown and when toothpick inserted comes out clean.