This easy-to-make cake is a delightful combination of moist, buttery cake with crunchy walnuts and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in walnuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before glazing.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Glaze the cake: Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before cutting and serving.
Tips & Variations:
- For extra crunch, add a handful of chopped pecans or almonds to the batter.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- To make it a coffee cake, sprinkle the batter with cinnamon sugar before baking.
- For a more decadent treat, top the glaze with chopped walnuts or a drizzle of chocolate ganache.
Enjoy your delicious Walnut Flip Cake!