Moist Walnut Cake – Simple & Delicious

This easy walnut cake brings simple joy in every bite. A light, moist sponge that’s enriched with finely chopped walnuts and a hint of vanilla, it’s made from straightforward ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Bake it for about 30 minutes and you’ll have a soft cake with a nutty aroma that fills the room.

Whether you enjoy it with afternoon coffee, serve it to unexpected guests, or pack it for a pic-nic, this humble walnut cake feels like home—warm, comforting, and unfussy.

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  Add the eggs and sugar to a deep bowl and mix on high speed for 5 minutes.
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  Add the vanilla essence.
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  Mix the baking powder with the flour.
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  Then gradually add the flour mixture to the bowl. Mix on low speed.
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  Prepare the walnuts.
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  Chop the walnuts in a blender.
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  Melt a knob of butter and use a pastry brush to grease the mold or baking tray. I used a silicone mold with a diameter of 20 cm.
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  Sprinkle a little walnut into the greased mold, or if using a baking tray, you can sprinkle the walnuts on top of the mixture.
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  Add the chopped walnuts to the bowl with the mixture.
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  Mix with a spatula.
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  Transfer the mixture into the mold and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes.
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  The walnut cake is ready. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.