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Walnut Cake

Cultural Context

Walnut Cake is a cherished dessert in Pakistan, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. Its rich flavor and moist texture make it a favorite among many, symbolizing hospitality and celebration. This cake showcases the use of nuts, which are a staple in many traditional Pakistani sweets. Today, variations can be found globally, with many opting for different nuts or adding spices to suit their taste.

PakistaniPKdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup walnuts
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are lower in calories and pecans can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option and margarine is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease and flour a cake pan.

3

Chop walnuts coarsely and set aside.

4

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

5

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

6

Stir in vanilla extract and milk until combined.

7

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

8

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

9

Fold in chopped walnuts gently.

10

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

12

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

13

Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with additional walnuts if desired.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Gur Wala CakeAkhrot Cake

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