Walnut Cake
This walnut cake is a harmonious mix of sweet and savoury, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.
50 min
Easy
10-12
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredients for the cake
- 5 eggs, at room temperature
- 175 grams caster sugar
- 100 millilitres vegetable oil
- 200 grams yogurt
- 200 grams plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- zest of 1 lemon
- 140 grams semolina
- 90 grams walnuts, ground
- 90 grams granola, ground (optional: can be replaced with more walnuts)
- 2 apples, grated
Ingredients for the topping
- 150 grams cream cheese
- 60 grams icing sugar
- 75 grams butter, at room temperature
- vanilla extract (optional)
Methods
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 200°C (395°F) and prepare a 23×23 cm (9×9″) baking frame or a baking tin by greasing and lining it with baking parchment.
2. Make the batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs with the sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the vegetable oil and yogurt to the mixture. Mix until well combined.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter. Incorporate the zest of one lemon for a hint of citrus flavour. Stir in the semolina, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Finely, add the ground walnuts and granola (or additional walnuts), as well as the grated apples. Gently fold these ingredients into the batter until everything is well mixed. Pour the batter into the baking frame or tin.
3. Bake
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
4. Make the topping
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, icing sugar, butter, and, if using, vanilla extract. Mix well until the ingredients form a smooth and creamy topping. Spread the topping evenly over the cooled cake.
5. Serve
You can store the walnut cake in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Before serving, take it out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for a while for better flavour and texture.
Enjoy!
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