Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Italy with this decadent Italian Walnut Cake Recipe, featuring toasted walnuts, citrus zest, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces walnuts (toasted is optional)
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest (optional)
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Tips: For an extra crunchy topping, sprinkle some chopped walnuts on top of the cake before baking. You can also substitute the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor. Store the cake at room temperature for up to 3 days or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: walnut cake, Italian dessert, coffee cake