Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Lemon Walnut Cake, inspired by the iconic Tony's Town Square Restaurant at Disneyland. This delectable treat offers a perfect balance of tangy lemon and nutty goodness, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. With two enticing variations – a classic Lemon Walnut Cake and a luscious Lemon Walnut Bundt Cake – this recipe provides options for bakers of all skill levels. Both versions promise a moist, flavorful cake bursting with zesty lemon and crunchy walnuts, complemented by a sweet and tangy glaze that elevates the taste experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these recipes will guide you effortlessly towards a delightful homemade masterpiece.
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LEMON CAKE DONUTS
Lemon juice and zest brighten these rich, dense buttermilk donuts. They're dipped in a lemon glaze and sprinkled with more zest before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 2h55m
Yield Makes 12 to 14, plus holes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Lemon Confectioners'-Sugar Glaze: Whisk together confectioners' sugar and salt. Whisk in juice until mixture is smooth and thick, and has the texture of pourable honey. Glaze can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days; stir until smooth before using. (Makes 1 1/2 cups.)
- Donuts: Dust a baking sheet with flour. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg and yolk, then lemon juice. Scrape down bowl, then beat in dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Turn out dough onto baking sheet; use floured hands to flatten to a 3/4-inch-thick rectangle. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight (if longer than 1 hour, cover with plastic wrap).
- Pour oil into a large, deep, heavy pot, such as a Dutch oven, until it reaches 2 inches up side, leaving about 2 1/2 inches headroom. Clip a deep-fry thermometer to pot and heat oil over medium to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, using a floured 2 1/2-inch round donut cutter, cut out donuts (or use a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, then cut out holes with a 1- to 1 1/2-inch round cutter). Pat together scraps; cut out more donuts (these will not be quite as tender). Working in batches of 3 so as not to crowd pot, carefully drop donuts into hot oil and cook, flipping a few times, until deep golden brown all over, 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes for holes), maintaining oil temperature between 340 degrees and 350 degrees at all times. Transfer donuts and holes to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet; let cool 10 minutes.
- While still slightly warm, dip top of each donut in glaze until halfway submerged, turning as needed to evenly coat one side, then place, glaze-side up, on rack. Zest lemons directly over donuts. Let stand until glaze sets and donuts are cool, about 1 hour. Donuts are best eaten the day they are made.
LEMON WALNUT CAKE - TONY'S TOWN SQUARE DISNEY RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by MJH
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Lemon Butter Cream: Place all ingredients in a sauce pan and heat to 170 and keep stirring to prevent burning. Remove from heat and place on sheet trays to cool down. Lemon Curd: Cream butter using the paddle attachment; make sure to scrape sides of bowls. Add the rest of the ingredients and cream for approximately 20 minutes. Method: Cut the sponge cake into three layers, drizzle some of the simple syrup on top of each layer. Place a layer of cake and then spread on some of the lemon curd. Place the second piece of cake on top and spread more curd on top of that layer. Top with the last piece of cake and the frost the cake with the butter cream. Then cover with the walnuts.
WALNUT CAKE
I have to thank a couple of people for this recipe: first, the chef Stevie Parle, of Dock Kitchen in London, who published the recipe to inspire this one, and second, the aunt of one of my recipe testers, who made such a standout interpretation that we all marveled over the leftovers the next day in the test kitchen. I just had to try my own version, and here it is, made a touch more celebratory with caramelized walnuts and lashings of whipped cream, both of which can be omitted if you prefer keeping it plain and dairy-free (thereby making it suitable for Passover). The cake is moist and delicious enough as it is. If baking for Passover, you should also be sure to use muscovado sugar (or dark brown sugar) and amaretto that are certified kosher for Passover.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit/190 degrees Celsius. Grease an 8-inch/20-centimeter springform pan with oil or butter. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place egg yolks and muscovado sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large bowl, if using a hand-held electric mixer). Whip on high speed for about 2 minutes, or until pale and fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add walnuts, lemon zest and salt and mix well to combine.
- Clean and dry the stand mixer bowl and whisk attachment, then add egg whites to bowl. Whip on high speed for 2 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, fold egg whites into the walnut mixture a third at a time; the mixture will be thick and quite difficult to bring together at first but will gradually loosen, so the final addition of whites lightens the batter considerably.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 40 minutes, until evenly puffed. This is a moist cake, so a skewer inserted inside should not come out completely dry and clean. Let cake cool for 5 minutes, then release it from the pan. (You may need to run a small knife around the edge.) Carefully flip over cake, remove pan bottom and paper, and flip again to transfer it to a large plate. Brush surface with amaretto and then leave to cool completely.
- While cake is cooling, make the caramelized walnuts: Sprinkle sugar evenly over the bottom of a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook gently for about 6 minutes, swirling pan but resisting the urge to stir, until you get a medium brown syrup, the consistency of maple syrup. Add walnuts and quickly stir them into the syrup until coated. Pour nuts onto a parchment-lined sheet pan, spread in a single layer, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Once cool and hardened, roughly chop into 1/2- and 1-inch/1- and 2-centimeter pieces.
- To serve: Add cream and sugar to the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or use a large bowl and a hand-held whisk). Whip on high speed for 1 minute, or until firm and fluffy. When cake has cooled, spread cream over surface and then scatter with caramelized walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 487, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 355 milligrams, Sugar 49 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON WALNUT CAKE
Make and share this Lemon Walnut Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Caryn
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 ten inch Bundt cake
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Generously grease a 12-cup bundt cake pan.
- Dot rounded side of walnut or pecan halves with butter; arrange in flutes on side and bottom of pan.
- Blend cake mix (dry), egg yolks, water, confectioner's sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and vanilla in a large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, until moistened, about 1/2 minute.
- Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl frequently, 3 minutes.
- Do Not Overbeat!
- Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter.
- Carefully pour batter into pan.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes on wire rack.
- Remove pan; cool cake completely.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3952.5, Fat 209.3, SaturatedFat 77, Cholesterol 1100.2, Sodium 4293.7, Carbohydrate 469, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 284.1, Protein 57.5
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients ahead of time: Before you start baking, measure out all of your ingredients and have them ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
- Use unsalted butter: Salted butter can make your cake taste too salty, so it's best to use unsalted butter instead. If you only have salted butter on hand, be sure to reduce the amount of salt you add to the recipe.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make your cake light and airy.
- Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming lumpy.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This collection of lemon walnut cake recipes offers a variety of options to suit any taste. Whether you are looking for a classic lemon walnut cake, a gluten-free version, or a vegan version, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake!
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