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Slice of walnut cake on a plate
Soft and fragrant homemade walnut cake

Classic Walnut Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Sometimes simple is best. This cake relies on the natural oils and aroma of walnuts. No hours of whipping or complicated frostings—just a soft, fragrant crumb that tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. Perfect with a cup of coffee.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 8 or 9-inch Cake Pan
  • Hand Mixer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Walnut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, ground walnuts, baking powder, and cinnamon.

Tip: Distributing the baking powder evenly is important so the cake doesn't rise unevenly.
2 ✓

Cream the softened butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add the eggs one by one.

Tip: Creaming the butter adds air to the batter, creating a light structure.
3 ✓

Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk to the butter base. Mix only until just combined.

Tip: Adding them alternately helps maintain the emulsion so the butter doesn't separate.
4 ✓

Pour batter into a greased pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.

Tip: If the toothpick comes out clean, it's done. Do not overbake, or the walnuts will make it dry.
5 ✓

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar to serve.

Tip: The walnut oils are unstable when hot, making the cake fragile. Cooling stabilizes it.

Recipe FAQ

Why is my cake dense?
You likely overmixed it after adding the flour. Only mix until the flour just disappears!
The walnuts sank to the bottom.
The batter was too thin. Next time, try tossing the walnuts in a little flour before folding them in.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Ground Walnuts
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 7 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 3.5 fl oz Milk (scant 1/2 cup)
  • 2.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract