Honey Glazed Walnut Cake Recipe

Honey Glazed Walnut Cake

Recipe courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger

Watch how to make this recipe.

• Level: Easy
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings
• Nutritional Analysis Per Serving Serving Size 1 of 6 servings Calories 355 Total Fat 15 g Saturated Fat 2 g Carbohydrates 51 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugar 43 g Protein 9 g Cholesterol 155 mg Sodium 310 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shelled walnuts
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh berries for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350F and generously butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a food processor, pulse together the walnuts, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until finely ground. Add the brown sugar and eggs, blending until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan for a nutty delight.
2. Bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then invert onto the rack to cool completelypatience builds anticipation!
3. For the irresistible glaze, simmer honey, orange juice, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium-low heat until boiling. Prick the cooled cake with a toothpick and brush generously, letting it soak in the citrusy sweetness.
4. Slice, serve with fresh berries, and savor every sticky, flavorful bite. Refrigerate leftovers wrapped tightly for up to two dayswhat a tempting treat to have on hand!

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