Here’s a simple and delicious walnut cake recipe that’s moist, nutty, and perfect for any occasion. 🌰🍰
🌰 Walnut Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup plain yogurt or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven
- 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chopped walnuts.
- Cream butter and sugar
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients
- Add the flour mixture alternately with yogurt/milk, mixing gently until smooth.
- Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or top with a simple glaze.
Tips & Variations
- Extra nutty: Toast walnuts lightly before adding for richer flavor.
- Gluten-free: Substitute flour with almond flour for a low-gluten version.
- Moist cake: Add ¼ cup orange juice to the batter.
💡 Serving idea:
Serve with whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or drizzle of chocolate for a decadent treat.
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute version of walnut cake in a mug—perfect when you crave something sweet instantly.