English walnut cake recipe

English Walnut Cake recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This English walnut cake recipe is a delightful treat that is sure to please any dessert lover. Made with the rich and nutty flavor of English walnuts, this cake is moist, fluffy, and bursting with deliciousness. Whether it's for a special occasion or simply to indulge in a sweet treat, this recipe is a must-try.

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English walnut cake recipe details

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Ingredients

400 g	sugar
115 g	butter
180 ml	milk
300 g	flour
5 medium	eggs
3 tsp	baking powder
1 tsp	vanilla extract
450 g	English walnuts
	For the Frosting:
330 g	granulated sugar
4 medium	eggs, whites only
120 ml	water
½ tsp	cream of tartar
1 tsp	vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C.

In a bowl, combine half of the walnuts with 50 g flour; set aside. Use remaining half for garnishing.

In another bowl mix together butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix again.

Combine the baking powder and remaining flour. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the reserved nut mixture.

Transfer to a greased tube pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Frosting:
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar. Beat on low speed for 1 minute and continue beating over low heat for about 8-10 minutes.

Pour into a bowl and add vanilla. Beat on high speed until frosting becomes stiff, about 5-7 minutes. Frost the cake and use the remaining walnuts for garnish.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a