Ingredients
- 200 g of shelled walnuts
- 150 g of sugar
- 150 g of melted butter
- 3 eggs
- 200 g of 00 flour
- 1 sachet of baking powder ( 16 g )
- 100 ml of milk
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparing the walnuts: Finely chop the shelled walnuts, leaving a few larger pieces to add a nice crunch to the cake.
- Beat the eggs and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is essential to give lightness to the soft walnut cake .
- Add the melted butter: Slowly incorporate the melted butter into the mixture, stirring gently to keep air incorporated.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, and pinch of salt. Gradually add this mixture to the egg mixture, stirring from the bottom up to avoid deflating the dough.
- Incorporate the walnuts and milk: Add the chopped walnuts and milk, continuing to mix gently until the mixture is smooth.
- Preparing the mold: Butter and flour a cake mold of about 22-24 cm in diameter. Pour the mixture into the mold, leveling the surface with a spatula.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the cake for about 40-45 minutes. To check if it is cooked, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake: if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Cooling and Serving: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Notes
By following these steps, you will get a soft and tasty walnut cake , perfect for any occasion.
