Description
Homemade 3-ingredient walnut cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its simple yet elegant approach to baking. Nutty, rich flavors meld perfectly, creating a delectable treat you’ll savor with pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups ground walnuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup milk
Leavening and Flavor:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Combine flour, ground walnuts, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking until completely integrated and no lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously beat eggs until they become light and slightly frothy, then incorporate vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently but consistently to create a homogeneous batter without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, ensuring an even distribution and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, rotating midway through to guarantee even browning.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the walnut cake as a delightful dessert or afternoon treat.
Notes
- Grind walnuts freshly for maximum flavor and ensure a fine, consistent texture that integrates smoothly into the cake batter.
- Toast walnuts lightly before grinding to enhance their nutty aroma and deepen the overall taste profile of the cake.
- Adjust liquid ingredients slightly for gluten-free alternatives by using almond flour or gluten-free flour blend to maintain moisture and texture.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and smoother batter, which helps create a more tender and evenly baked cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 61 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg