Description
This Honey Walnut Cake is a soft, moist, and comforting homemade dessert made with honey, toasted walnuts, butter, and vanilla. It is easy to prepare and perfect for cozy afternoons or family gatherings. Every bite is rich, lightly sweet, and full of nutty warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts (toasted and chopped)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in honey and vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
- Fold in toasted walnuts.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Toast walnuts before adding for deeper flavor. Do not overmix the batter. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness. Warm slices slightly before serving for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg