Cinnamon Nut Cake
Delight your senses with this irresistible Cinnamon Nut Cake, a perfect blend of warm spices, crunchy nuts, and a rich, buttery crumb. This easy-to-make dessert combines comforting flavors of ground cinnamon and vanilla with the crunch of chopped walnuts or pecans, making it a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion. Topped with a delectable brown sugar and cinnamon streusel, this moist and tender cake bakes to perfection in under an hour. Serve it as a cozy breakfast treat, a decadent afternoon snack, or a standout dessert at family gatherings. With simple pantry staples and straightforward preparation, this recipe is destined to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, mix until the butter is incorporated, forming a crumb-like texture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped nuts gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and additional ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.7 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 580 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 3610 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 595.0 g | 216% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 387.5 g | ||
| Protein | 65.8 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1433 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
