Holiday Walnut Cake
Celebrate the season with this irresistible Holiday Walnut Cake, a decadent treat that combines warm spices, tender crumb, and a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake is enriched with the crunch of chopped walnuts, making every slice unforgettable. Moist and buttery, thanks to the addition of buttermilk, it’s simple yet indulgent—a festive centerpiece for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings. Topped with a creamy glaze and optional walnut garnish, this cake is as impressive as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying it with a hot cup of tea, this recipe will bring a touch of holiday magic to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups buttermilk
- 1 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 0.25 cups cream cheese (softened, for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 0.25 cups whole walnuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
On low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the cream cheese glaze, whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top. Scatter whole walnuts on top for decoration, if desired.
Slice and serve your Holiday Walnut Cake. Enjoy with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 286 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 4% | |
*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.
