Walnut Cake

Health score
4%
Walnut Cake
45 min.
24
443kcal

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Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of our Walnut Cake, a dessert that promises to impress your family and friends. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a celebration of textures and aromas that will fill your kitchen with warmth and joy. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delectable dessert that serves 24 people, making it perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply a cozy family dinner.

What sets this Walnut Cake apart is its unique blend of almond flour and finely ground walnuts, creating a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The addition of heavy cream and whole-milk yogurt adds a luscious richness, while the hint of vanilla bean elevates the flavor profile to new heights. Topped with a sprinkle of raw sugar, the cake develops a beautiful golden crust that contrasts beautifully with its soft interior.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. Serve it chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence. Prepare to be the star of your next gathering with this Walnut Cake that is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups almond flour 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons sugar raw divided
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain
  • cup butter unsalted plus more for pan room temperature (2 sticks)
  •  vanilla pod split
  • cups walnut halves 
  • 24 servings whipped cream 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 13x9x2"metal or glass baking dish; sprinkle bottomevenly with 3 tablespoons raw sugar. Set aside.
  2. Pulse walnuts in a food processor untilcoarsely chopped. Set 2 cups aside.
  3. Add all-purposeflour to processor and pulse untilwalnuts are very finely ground, 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add almond flour; pulse to blend. Set aside.
  5. Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butterand granulated sugar in a large bowluntil light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add eggs,cream, yogurt, and salt. Scrape in seedsfrom vanilla bean (reserve bean for anotheruse). Beat until well combined, 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add ground-walnut mixture and beat justto blend. Gently fold in chopped walnuts,being careful not to overmix.
  8. Pour batterinto prepared dish; smooth top.
  9. Sprinklewith remaining 3 tablespoons raw sugar.
  10. Bake until cooked through and a testerinserted into center comes out clean, 50-55minutes.
  11. Let cool in pan on a wire rack.
  12. Serve with whipped cream. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Cakeis best served cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories443kcal
Protein8.1%
Fat74.83%
Carbs17.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.17
Glycemic Load
7.41
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.809565212416%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:442.73kcal
22.14%
Fat:38.69g
59.53%
Saturated Fat:10.14g
63.37%
Carbohydrates:19.86g
6.62%
Net Carbohydrates:16.73g
6.08%
Sugar:11.5g
12.78%
Cholesterol:79.9mg
26.63%
Sodium:123.02mg
5.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.43g
18.85%
Manganese:1.2mg
59.89%
Copper:0.56mg
28.08%
Phosphorus:167.01mg
16.7%
Magnesium:58.68mg
14.67%
Fiber:3.13g
12.54%
Folate:47.84µg
11.96%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.71%
Selenium:7.46µg
10.65%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.58%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.52%
Iron:1.69mg
9.39%
Vitamin A:461.48IU
9.23%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.95%
Calcium:79.61mg
7.96%
Potassium:204.11mg
5.83%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.84%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.66%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.57%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.21%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.13%
Vitamin K:1.99µg
1.9%
Source:Epicurious