Walnut Spice Cake with Lemon Glaze Recipe

Name: Walnut Spice Cake with Lemon Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/4 cups sour cream; 1 cup walnuts (3 ounces), toasted , cooled, and finely chopped; 1 cup confectioners sugar; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Special equipment: a 12-cup bundt pan

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 cup walnuts (3 ounces), toasted , cooled, and finely chopped
1 cup confectioners sugar
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Special equipment: a 12-cup bundt pan

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter bundt pan.
3
Sift together flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
4
Beat together butter and sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about minutes in a standing mixer or 4 with a handheld.
5
Add yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in vanilla.
6
Reduce speed to low, then add flour mixture and sour cream alternately in batches, mixing well after each addition.
7
Beat egg whites in another bowl with cleaned beaters until they just hold stiff peaks, then fold whites and walnuts into batter gently but thoroughly.
8
Spoon batter into pan, smoothing top, and bake until a wooden pick or skewer comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.
9
Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then invert onto rack and cool completely.
10
Whisk together confectioners sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
11
Transfer cake to a plate, then drizzle glaze over cake and let stand until glaze is set, about 20 minutes.

1465

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Walnut Spice 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.

Walnut Spice Cake with Lemon Glaze

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