Walnut Cake
Walnut Cake is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Butter a 13x9x2" metal or glass baking dish; sprinkle bottom evenly with 3 tablespoons raw sugar.
Pulse walnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
Set 2 cups aside.
Add all-purpose flour to processor and pulse until walnuts are very finely ground, 1-2 minutes.
Add almond flour; pulse to blend.
Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
Add eggs, cream, yogurt, and salt.
Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean (reserve bean for another use).
Beat until well combined, 1-2 minutes.
Add ground-walnut mixture and beat just to blend.
Gently fold in chopped walnuts, being careful not to overmix.
Pour batter into prepared dish; smooth top.
Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons raw sugar.
Bake until cooked through and a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes.
Let cool in pan on a wire rack.
Serve with whipped cream.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead.
Cover and chill.
Cake is best served cold.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.