Armenian Nutmeg Cake Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds moisture with less saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with unique flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide healthy fats with a different flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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

Stir in vanilla extract and nutmeg.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.

Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Sprinkle chopped walnuts and cinnamon on top of the batter.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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