Glazed Walnut Butter Cake
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Glazed Walnut Butter Cake
Description
This butter cake uses softened butter creamed with granulated sugar to produce a light, creamy batter. Eggs are added individually to incorporate air for a tender texture. The sifted all-purpose flour and baking powder provide structure and leavening. Chopped walnuts introduce nutty flavor and texture within the cake.
The batter is baked in a bundt pan and cooked through until a toothpick comes out clean, indicating a moist but set crumb. After cooling, the cake is topped with a simple glaze made of melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk poured over the surface. Additional chopped walnuts are sprinkled on top for added texture and visual appeal.
This cake has a soft crumb with the crunch of walnuts, complemented by a sweet, buttery glaze. It can be served as a dessert or snack alongside coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Glaze:
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup walnuts chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease and flour a bundt pan. (can also use a 9x13)
- In a large mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, whisk the 1 cup softened butter and 2 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add the 4 eggs one at a time mixing well between each egg.
- Mix the 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder together. Add the flour mixture and 1 cup milk to the butter mixture alternating the flour and milk as you mix. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool.
- make the glaze by whisking together the ¼ cup melted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons milk. Drizzle on top of cooled cake and top with ½ cup chopped walnuts for topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 709IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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