ORANGE-WALNUT CAKE

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This dessert makes guests happy in many ways. It's loaded with vitamins B12 (from the yogurt) and C (orange juice), folate (OJ, again), and omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts) -- all nutrients shown to boost your mood.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush cake pan with oil, line bottom with parchment; oil and flour parchment and pan. Place walnuts in food processor and pulse until finely ground (be careful not to overprocess); set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together orange zest, flour, baking powder, salt, and ground walnuts. Make a well in the center of flour mixture and stir in eggs, brown sugar, orange juice, and oil until just moistened; do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes; transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, stir together yogurt and confectioners' sugar. Before serving, dust cake with confectioners' sugar. Serve with sweet yogurt garnished with orange zest, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g

Ayon mitro
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


Nicholas Youngwirth
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This is my new favorite orange cake recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Kingsley Ndubuisi
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Arian Islam Delouer
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Hussain Yousaf
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. The cake still turned out great!


None Voice
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion! It's moist, flavorful, and beautiful.


Christian Pedro
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


Gabbie Lara
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This cake was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Uwase Husna
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I substituted almond flour for the all-purpose flour and it turned out great! The cake was still moist and flavorful.


Ky Mack
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! I love the orange glaze.


extra__smart
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The cake batter was very thick and difficult to mix, but the end result was worth it! The cake was moist and flavorful.


Hikmat Afridi IPS
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Lyjeere Mccullough
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Just made this cake and it is delicious! I used a bundt pan and it turned out beautifully.


PAKISTAN ELEVATOR ENGINEERS
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I've never been a fan of orange cakes, but this one changed my mind. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the walnuts added a nice textural contrast.


Brayden Hicks
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Easy to make and turned out perfect! Will definitely be making this again.


Rabiali Rabiali
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This cake was a delight! The zesty orange flavor paired perfectly with the crunchy walnuts. My family loved it!