Whole Wheat Walnut Crumb Cake Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Walnut Crumb Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts or pecans; ⅓ cup brown sugar firmly packed; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; ⅓ cup margarine or butter; 1 each eggs

Servings: persons

1 cup walnuts or pecans
⅓ cup brown sugar firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
⅓ cup margarine or butter
1 each eggs

1
Heat oven 350F (180C).
2
Grease and flour 2 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
3
In small bowl mix nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon.
4
Set aside.
5
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off, in large bow, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, margarine and egg.
6
Mix at low speed until moistened.
7
Beat 2 more minutes at meium speed.
8
Spread 3/4 cup batter into each cake pan.
9
Sprinkle 1/4 of nut and sugar mix evenly over batter in each pan.
10
Carefully spread remaining batter on top of nut and sugar mixture in pan.
11
Then, spread remaining nut and sugar mixture on top of batter in pan.
12
Bake 350F (180C) for 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
13
Cool slightly.
14
In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and enough water for desired drizzling consistency; blend until smooth.
15
Drizzle over warm cakes.
16
2 cakes 6 to 8 servings each.
17
TIP: Cake can be baked in 13x9 inch pan.
18
350F (180C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.

961

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup walnuts or pecans, ⅓ cup brown sugar firmly packed, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Walnut Crumb 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Whole Wheat Walnut Crumb Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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