Armenian Nutmeg Cake Recipe

Name: Armenian Nutmeg Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed (I use dark brown); 2 cups plain flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup milk (or you can substitute sour cream); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; ground cinnamon (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed (I use dark brown)
2 cups plain flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup cold butter, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk (or you can substitute sour cream)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
ground cinnamon (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 9 inch square pan, and line with baking paper if desired.
3
Combine flour, baking powder and salt, then rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4
You can do this with the tips of your fingers or in your food processor.
5
Then add sugar, and combine.
6
Press half this mixture evenly over the base of the prepared cake pan, and reserve other half.
7
Dissolve baking soda in milk (or sour cream), add beaten egg and nutmeg, then add to reserved mixture.
8
Combine well.
9
Pour into pan and sprinkle nuts, and some cinnamon if desired, over top.
10
Bake in oven for 45 minutes to 60 minutes (start testing for doneness with a skewer after about 45 minutes).
11
Allow to stand for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.

1010

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed (I use dark brown), 2 cups plain flour, sifted, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Armenian Nutmeg Cake 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.

Armenian Nutmeg Cake

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