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Walnut Cream Cake served
Creamy walnut cake

Classic Walnut Cream Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
A classic Hungarian cake. The base is a heavy butter sponge capable of supporting the rich walnut cream. The toasted walnut flavor intensifies as the fats release their aromas.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cake pan (9 inch)
  • Mixer
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

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

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour pan.

Tip: Use parchment paper for safety.
2 ✓

Mix flour, baking powder, and half the walnuts.

Tip: Walnuts add moisture to the cake.
3 ✓

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one by one.

Tip: Same temp ingredients ensure emulsion.
4 ✓

Fold in flour mix. Bake 30-35 mins.

Tip: Don't open oven in first 20 mins.
5 ✓

Cool completely, slice in half.

Tip: Warm cake crumbles.
6 ✓

Whip cream with sugar, fold in remaining walnuts and milk.

Tip: Add milk cautiously to keep spreading consistency.
7 ✓

Fill and frost cake.

Tip: Chill to set.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the sponge collapse?
Opening the oven too early or underbaking. Sudden temp drop causes collapse.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Ground Walnuts (half for batter, half for cream)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (cold)
  • 2/3 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk