Honey Walnut Cream Cake

Honey and walnut is an ancient pairing. Honey keeps the cake moist and adds caramel notes, while the cream balances the density.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 10 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cake pan
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Allergen Information

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

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prep pan.

Tip: Never skip this.
2

Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and half the honey. Add eggs.

Tip: Incorporate honey well.
3

Mix in flour, baking powder, half the walnuts. Bake 30-35 mins.

Tip: Test with toothpick.
4

Whip cream with sugar. Fold in remaining honey and walnuts.

Tip: Add honey last to avoid runny cream.
5

Slice cake, fill, and frost.

Tip: Decorate with whole walnuts.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the top burn?
Honey cakes brown faster. Cover with foil if needed.

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
  • 1/4 cup Honey (half in batter, half in cream)
  • 1 1/2 cups Ground Walnuts (half in batter, half in cream)
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream (cold)
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar