Best 5 Walnut Honey Cake Recipes

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Walnut honey cake is a classic dessert with a rich history and beloved flavors. Originating in Europe, this delectable treat has been enjoyed for centuries and continues to be a popular choice for special occasions and everyday indulgences alike. Its unique combination of sweet honey, crunchy walnuts, and aromatic spices creates a harmonious symphony of flavors that captivates the senses. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for walnut honey cake. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the baking process, we will provide detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect result every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WALNUT HONEY CAKE



Walnut Honey Cake image

The honey glaze ensures that this cake is extra-moist.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces walnut halves (about 3/4 cup)
Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 cup raw honey, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons more for glaze
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. Spread walnut halves in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant, tossing occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer nuts to a plate; let cool. Pulse nuts in a food processor until finely chopped, about 10 times. Set aside.
  • Butter and flour an 8 1/2-inch spring-form pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine honey and applesauce; whisk until honey is mostly dissolved. Add eggs, and whisk until fully combined.
  • Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and ginger. Stir into honey mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake cake until golden brown on top and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool until sides of cake begin to pull away from pan, about 15 minutes. Remove cake from pan, and place on a serving plate. While cake is still warm, use an offset spatula to gently spread remaining honey on top as a thin glaze. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 g, Cholesterol 58 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 178 g

WALNUT HONEY CAKE



Walnut Honey Cake image

This light and fluffy marvel all but melts in your mouth. Back in the day, it took effort for my grandmother's kitchen helper to make it, but it's a breeze now that we have stand mixers. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup orange juice (with pulp)
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, divided
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment; grease paper., Beat sugar and eggs for 10 minutes. Gradually add oil; beat 1 minute. Gradually add honey, and beat 1 minute longer. Add orange zest and orange juice; beat 1 minute more., In another bowl, sift flour with next 5 ingredients. On low speed, beat dry ingredients with egg mixture until combined. Increase speed to medium; beat until well mixed. Fold in half of the walnuts., Pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool; if desired, lightly dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HONEY GLAZED WALNUT CAKE



Honey Glazed Walnut Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shelled walnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup light brown sugar
5 large eggs
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh berries to serve on the side

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan. Place the walnuts, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Add the brown sugar and eggs and process until smooth. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack and cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Turn the cake out of the pan and cool completely on a rack.
  • Combine the honey, orange juice, and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium low heat and bring to a boil. Poke the cooled cake all over with a toothpick and brush liberally with the glaze. Slice the cake and serve fresh berries on the side. Wrap the leftovers tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for a day or two.

MARY SUE MILLIKEN'S HONEY-GLAZED WALNUT CAKE



Mary Sue Milliken's Honey-Glazed Walnut Cake image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter to coat cake pan
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus enough to coat cake pan
1 cup shelled walnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup light brown sugar
5 large eggs
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and hulled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a nine-inch round cake plan. Place flour, walnuts, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Add brown sugar and eggs and process until smooth.
  • Pour batter into cake pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to rack and cool in pan for five minutes. Turn cake out of pan and cool completely on rack.
  • Combine honey, orange juice and vanilla in small saucepan over medium high heat and bring to boil. Poke cooled cake all over with toothpick and brush liberally with glaze. Slice cake and serve the berries on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 290, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 286 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HONEY-SOAKED WALNUT CAKE



Honey-soaked Walnut Cake image

A simple cake flavored with chopped walnuts and orange rind, soaked with a syrup made with honey and orange liqueur. This is a Greek cake traditionally served at Christmas. Prep time does not include a 3 hour standing time before serving.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange liqueur
1/2 lb unsalted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups ground walnuts
1 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine honey and water, and heat over medium heat until the honey dissolves.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in liqueur.
  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brush a 9-inch tube pan with melted butter and dust with flour,set aside.
  • Beat eggs until light and fluffy, add sugar, remaining melted butter, and orange rind and mix until creamy.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and walnuts in a large bowl.
  • Add the egg and sugar mixture to the bowl,beat thoroughly and fold in the yogurt.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a cake taster comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
  • Using a tooth pick, poke holes in the top of the cake.
  • Spoon the cooled syrup over the cake and let it stand for at least 3 hours before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature. The cake will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Walnut honey cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet honey flavor, and crunchy walnuts, this cake is sure to be a hit. Try experimenting with different frosting flavors and decorations to create your own unique walnut honey cake.

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