Walnut Cake Recipe

Name: Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan; 6 tablespoons raw sugar, divided; 7 cups walnut halves; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups almond flour or almond meal; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 6 large eggs; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; Whipped cream

Servings: persons

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
6 tablespoons raw sugar, divided
7 cups walnut halves
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups almond flour or almond meal
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Whipped cream

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Butter a 13x9x2"" metal or glass baking dish; sprinkle bottom evenly with 3 tablespoons raw sugar. Set aside.", "Pulse walnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Set 2 cups aside. Add all-purpose flour to processor and pulse until walnuts are very finely ground, 1-2 minutes. Add almond flour; pulse to blend. Set aside.", "Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add eggs, cream, yogurt, and salt. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean (reserve bean for another use). Beat until well combined, 1-2 minutes. Add ground-walnut mixture and beat just to blend. Gently fold in chopped walnuts, being careful not to overmix. Pour batter into prepared dish; smooth top. Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons raw sugar.", "Bake until cooked through and a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream. DO AHEAD:"]

4447

kcal

Calories

396

Fat

164

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan, 6 tablespoons raw sugar, divided, 7 cups walnut halves, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

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