British Walnut Cake Recipe

Name: British Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 11/2 cups (3 sticks) pure butter; 2 cups sugar; 6 eggs, separated; 3/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup brandy or cognac; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 31/2 cups sifted flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; Confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

11/2 cups (3 sticks) pure butter
2 cups sugar
6 eggs, separated
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1 teaspoon vanilla
31/2 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Confectioners' sugar

1
Beat butter until light; gradually beat in sugar until smooth. Beat in egg yolks.
2
Mix together the milk, brandy and vanilla; set aside. (If it curdles, it's OK.)
3
Sift flour with salt. Mix flour mixture and liquid mixture alternately into the butter mixture. Add chopped walnuts to the batter.
4
Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, and continue beating whites until they hold definite peaks. Fold meringue into the batter gently but thoroughly, being careful not to deflate them too much.
5
Pour mixture into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 275u00b0 F. for 21/2 to 3 hours, or until it tests done. Cool a few minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely.
6
Sift confectioners' sugar over the top before serving.

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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: 11/2 cups (3 sticks) pure butter, 2 cups sugar, 6 eggs, separated, 3/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, British Walnut 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.

British Walnut Cake

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