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Classic walnut cake

Embark on a nostalgic journey with the Classic Walnut Cake, a timeless treat that resonates with comfort and joy. Beyond the measured ingredients lies an emotional connection—a quest for simplicity and a rediscovery of tradition. This cake isn't just a recipe; it's an artful exploration where each element echoes with memories and the aroma of toasting walnuts evokes a sense of home. Join in crafting this timeless delight, where the kitchen transforms into a sanctuary of warmth, and each slice becomes a delicious embrace of tradition and cherished memories.
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 634 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 200 g of sugar
  • 1 hrs. ground walnuts
  • 75 g breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon baculber vanilla
  • 50 ml of brandy cognac or whiskey mixed with 100 ml of cold water
  • Cream products
  • 140 g ground walnuts
  • 100 ml of fresh milk
  • 200 g of soft butter
  • 170 g of powdered sugar vanilla
  • Products for glaze
  • 150 g of white chocolate
  • 40 ml liquid unsweetened cream
  • 20 g butter

Instructions
 

  • To make the ponds first break the yolks very well with 2/3 of the sugar.
  • Separate the snowflaps separately, adding the remaining sugar at the end and whipping until you get solid tips. In a bowl, mix walnuts, breadcrumbs, baking powder and vanilla. To the broken egg yolks, whisk the proteins and the dry mixture by alternating them. Stir carefully with a blade or stirrer, not a blender.
  • Pour the dough into a 26 or 28 cm cake, covered with baking paper. Bake the marsh in a preheated 170 degree Celsius oven for about 25 to 30 minutes. Check your readiness with a toothpick. For creams, boil the walnuts and fresh milk for a few minutes. You will get a very dense mixture.
  • Let them cool off well. Brush the oil along with the powdered sugar and vanilla on a fluffy cream. Add walnuts and whisk again. Cut the swamps in the middle. Place one half in a dish and sprinkle with half of the alcohol. If you do not like the taste of alcohol in pastries, skip it and syrup with fresh milk.
  • On the swamps apply the cream, cover with the second swamp and again syrup. For glaze mix all the products and heat them either on a hob or in a MW oven. Stir until smooth and until the glaze is slightly warm, pour it onto the cake. Garnish with whole nuts. I have enjoyed your culinary art for a long time!
  • You have a very fine, very elegant handwriting in the kitchen (I do not brush you, I really think it). Maybe that’s why I haven’t used to repeat something on your recipe so far. But … this cake tempts me. Yesterday I did it, it’s great! It was very good! The only thing I’ve changed is chocolate for glaze – I used dark because my husband is not a big fan of white chocolate. We liked it very much, thanks for the recipe! I will certainly try out your other recipes and share the results

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Keyword walnut