Narni Cake
Transport your taste buds to the enchanting world of Narni Cake, a delightful dessert bursting with cozy warmth and irresistible flavor. This aromatic cake combines a medley of comforting spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with the bright zest of lemon, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Studded with sweet, chewy dried cranberries and crunchy walnuts, every bite is a textural delight. Softened with creamy butter and a hint of vanilla, this cake is brought to life with a tender crumb, thanks to the careful folding technique. Topped with a generous dusting of powdered sugar for a whimsical "snowy" finish, it's the perfect treat for your holiday table or anytime you want to add a little magic to your day. Quick to prepare and irresistibly moist, Narni Cake is best served with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, making it a must-try recipe for lovers of festive, rustic desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake is completely cool, dust the top with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for a magical, snowy effect.
Slice and enjoy your Narni Cake with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.2 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.3 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 573 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2348 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.0 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 271.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 906 mg | 19% | |
*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.
