Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream the butter and sugars together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze before serving.
Enjoy your rich and nutty Butter and Walnut Cake! 🍰✨
Would you like any variations, such as adding a caramel glaze or making it a layered cake? 😊