Description
Brown Sugar Walnut Cake is a soft, moist, and flavorful cake featuring the deep caramel notes of brown sugar combined with the crunch of toasted walnuts and warm cinnamon. Perfect for casual gatherings or special occasions, this cake is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or simple glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch square or round cake pan.
- Cream together brown sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in toasted walnuts evenly.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to avoid a dense cake.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Toast walnuts to enhance their flavor and texture.
- Check oven temperature accuracy with a thermometer for even baking.
- Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness.
- Substitute nuts with pecans or almonds or omit for nut allergies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Walnut Cake, Walnut Cake, Cinnamon Cake, Moist Cake, Easy Dessert, Home Baking