ORANGE-WALNUT CAKE

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This dessert makes guests happy in many ways. It's loaded with vitamins B12 (from the yogurt) and C (orange juice), folate (OJ, again), and omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts) -- all nutrients shown to boost your mood.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush cake pan with oil, line bottom with parchment; oil and flour parchment and pan. Place walnuts in food processor and pulse until finely ground (be careful not to overprocess); set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together orange zest, flour, baking powder, salt, and ground walnuts. Make a well in the center of flour mixture and stir in eggs, brown sugar, orange juice, and oil until just moistened; do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes; transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, stir together yogurt and confectioners' sugar. Before serving, dust cake with confectioners' sugar. Serve with sweet yogurt garnished with orange zest, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g

Gracie B
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sritir Pata02
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Mazzan Fand
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This cake is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Peter Hitas
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I would have liked the cake to be a little more moist, but overall it was a good recipe.


doctor strange
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This cake is a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Z4P Kadak
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I'm not a big fan of orange cake, but this one was surprisingly good. The walnuts added a nice crunch and the orange flavor was not too overpowering.


Sebastian Hammer
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's great for birthdays, holidays, or just a casual dessert.


Ansar naqvi Syed naqvi
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The orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch to this cake. It gives it a beautiful shine and a delicious flavor.


Minase Ayele
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I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy dessert.


Bruna Rosa da silva
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This cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


_Ninja Game_
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


RZ RiYad
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The cake was a little dry, but the glaze helped to make it more moist.


Joshua Kim
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


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I love the combination of orange and walnut in this cake. It's a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Sobuj Rana
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This is the best orange walnut cake I've ever had. The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.


Titu Das
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


LOS ROOSTERS
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This orange walnut cake was a huge hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The walnuts added a nice crunch, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch.