Walnut Cake
A quick and easy walnut cake with creamy frosting and crunchy walnut pieces on top. Perfect for a snack or dessert.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Chop 1/2 cup of the walnuts finely; set aside.
- 2
In a bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in 2 eggs one at a time.
- 3
Stir in 1.5 cups flour and 2 tsp baking powder until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- 4
Pour batter into pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- 5
Frost with your favorite frosting and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup walnuts.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer or whisk
- spatula
- toothpick
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