Description
Walnut Cake is a rich, moist dessert that combines toasted walnuts with a soft, tender cake base, creating a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the chopped walnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can frost the cake with cream cheese frosting, chocolate ganache, or buttercream.
- Adding raisins or dried fruit like cranberries or apricots can enhance the flavor.
- Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make this cake gluten-free.
- If using raw walnuts, toast them first for better flavor.
- This cake can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days at room temperature or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
