WALNUT HONEY CAKE

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This light and fluffy marvel all but melts in your mouth. Back in the day, it took effort for my grandmother's kitchen helper to make it, but it's a breeze now that we have stand mixers. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup orange juice (with pulp)
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, divided
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment; grease paper., Beat sugar and eggs for 10 minutes. Gradually add oil; beat 1 minute. Gradually add honey, and beat 1 minute longer. Add orange zest and orange juice; beat 1 minute more., In another bowl, sift flour with next 5 ingredients. On low speed, beat dry ingredients with egg mixture until combined. Increase speed to medium; beat until well mixed. Fold in half of the walnuts., Pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool; if desired, lightly dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Sohag Raj
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


frankie Myles
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the pictures. It was still edible, but it wasn't great.


Ben Aflec
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I didn't have any walnuts, so I used pecans instead. The cake still turned out great!


Wahiz rafaiz Wahiz rafaiz
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still liked it.


Masindi Tshivhase
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I'm not a fan of walnuts, but I still enjoyed this cake. The honey flavor is really nice.


KHATTAK TV
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I love this cake! It's my new favorite.


hasnain arain
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This cake is so good! I highly recommend it.


LAB'S CABASAG ALOBA
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This cake is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


kenneth_ golden
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This cake is absolutely delicious! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.


Shoaib satti shoaib satti
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly, and it was a huge hit at my party.


Iqra Mustafa Abro
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of walnuts and honey. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Stephen Reavis
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. :)


RM Raju
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This cake is delicious! The honey flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The walnuts add a nice crunch. I would definitely make this cake again.


shohana aktar mehezabin
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of walnuts and honey.


Saira Arain
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This walnut honey cake is absolutely divine! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is moist and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it!