Orange Walnut Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; Pinch of salt; 1/2 pound butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 2 tablespoons Cointreau, Triple Sec or Grand Marnier

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/2 pound butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
2 tablespoons Cointreau, Triple Sec or Grand Marnier

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter and flour a nine-inch springform baking pan.
3
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together and set aside.
4
Beat the butter and one-and-a-third cups of the sugar together until light, then beat in the eggs.
5
Add the flour alternately with one cup of the orange juice.
6
Fold in the walnuts and orange rind.
7
Spread batter in prepared pan and bake about 1 hour and 10 minutes, until browned and a cake tester comes out clean.
8
Shortly before the cake is finished baking, simmer the remaining one-fourth cup of orange juice with the remaining sugar and the liqueur until the mixture is reduced to about three tablespoons and is syrupy.
9
As soon as the cake is done, poke it about a dozen times with a skewer, then brush the warm glaze over it.
10
Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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 flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, Pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, Orange 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.

Orange Walnut Cake

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