Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Walnut Cake recipe — moist, nutty, and perfect for tea or dessert. No emojis, just clear instructions.
Old-Fashioned Walnut Cake
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
For the frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and prepare pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Cream butter and sugar
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine wet and dry ingredients
- Mix sour cream and milk into the butter mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 6: Optional Frosting
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla.
- Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle with walnuts.
Tips
- Toast walnuts lightly for extra flavor.
- Can be baked in a bundt pan for a more traditional look.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
If you want, I can also give you a Hungarian-style walnut cake version with walnut filling and syrup, which is richer and more traditional.
