Albanian Walnut Cake with Lemon Glaze Recipe

Name: Albanian Walnut Cake with Lemon Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened; 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup (80 ml) plain yogurt; 1/3 cup (80 ml) buttermilk; 2 cups (475 ml) unbleached white flour; 1 tsp (5 ml). baking powder; 1 tsp (5 ml). baking soda; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). cinnamon; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon rind, grated; 1 cup (225 ml) walnuts, toasted and finely chopped; 3/4 cup (175 ml) water; 1 cup (225 ml) sugar; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp (1 ml). ground allspice; dash of ground cloves

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened
3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup (80 ml) plain yogurt
1/3 cup (80 ml) buttermilk
2 cups (475 ml) unbleached white flour
1 tsp (5 ml). baking powder
1 tsp (5 ml). baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 ml). cinnamon
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon rind, grated
1 cup (225 ml) walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
3/4 cup (175 ml) water
1 cup (225 ml) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml). ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp (1 ml). ground allspice
dash of ground cloves

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
2
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy and then mix in the eggs.
3
Blend the yogurt with the buttermilk.
4
Sift together the dry ingredients and add them alternately with the yogurt mixture into the egg mixture.
5
Stir in the lemon rind and walnuts.
6
Pour the batter into a buttered 9 inch x 13 inch baking pan and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
7
The cake should still be moist.
8
Simmer together all the ingredients, covered, for about 15 minutes.
9
When the cake is done, remove it from the oven, turn the oven off, pour the glaze over the hot cake.
10
Return the cake with glaze to the oven for about 10 minutes.

1180

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened, 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 1/3 cup (80 ml) plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Albanian Walnut Cake with Lemon Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Albanian Walnut Cake with Lemon Glaze

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