Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that is the Cinnamon Nut Cake, a classic German treat that captivates the senses with its aromatic warmth and nutty crunch. This delectable cake, also known as Zimt-Nusskuchen, is a harmonious blend of simple yet exquisite ingredients, resulting in a moist, tender crumb and a captivating interplay of sweet and spicy notes. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a treasure trove of recipes that cater to every preference, from the traditional German Cinnamon Nut Cake to variations that incorporate unique flavors and textures. Each recipe is carefully crafted to guide you through the baking process, ensuring a successful and rewarding experience in your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice enthusiast, prepare to be enchanted by the irresistible charm of the Cinnamon Nut Cake. Let's dive into the world of flavors and create a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
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BEST EVER CINNAMON BUNDT® CAKE
This Bundt® cake is all you need to start off your morning right with your favorite cup of fresh-brewed coffee or tea. If you are a cinnamon fanatic, you have to give this recipe a try. This cake has just the right amount of cinnamon flavor and is so soft, moist, and fluffy. You can kick it up a notch and add walnuts or pecans, or better yet, a crumb topping. You can drizzle with simple syrup or glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
Provided by Hania's Kitchen
Categories Desserts Cakes Bundt Cake Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with a little butter and dust with some flour.
- Cream sugar, butter, and oil together in a bowl until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Sift 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Fold 1/3 of the flour mixture gently into the butter mixture with a spatula. Mix in 1/2 of the buttermilk. Repeat once more, then mix in remaining flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 312.5 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
CINNAMON NUT CAKE
This moist tube cake is an easy-to-assemble treat for brunch or dessert. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and you're ready to enjoy.&emdash; Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water and oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. , Sprinkle a third of the nut mixture into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Top with half of the batter and another third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
TYROLEAN NUT CAKE (TIROLER NUSSKUCHEN)
You can bake this delicious nut cake from Tyrol in a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) or loaf pan. It is moist and will last a few days (if you can keep the family away from it). Hazelnuts are my favorite, but you can use walnuts as well.
Provided by Ursel
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Austrian
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) generously with butter and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Turn pan so bread crumbs are evenly distributed. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat butter using an electric mixer on high speed for a few minutes until foamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sugar and vanilla sugar in batches. Beat batter for a few minutes until mixture is light and foamy. Mix in white wine.
- Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix flour mixture into egg mixture quickly on low speed. Fold in hazelnuts and chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and level with the back of a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 109 mg, Sugar 21.6 g
BIENENSTICH (BEE STING CAKE) II
This is a wonderful cake from Germany and well worth the time it takes to make. And what's great is that half of the dough recipe will be used for Zimt Nusskuchen (Cinnamon Nut Cake), so you can make two great cakes at the same time. Note: This recipe does include Almonds. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05
Provided by Amis227
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Rich Yeast Dough:.
- In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
- Heat together milk, butter, sugar and salt just until warm (115-120 deg F), stirring occasionally to melt butter.
- Add to dry mixture in mixer bowl; add egg.
- Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
- By hand, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.
- Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1-1/2 hours.
- Turn out on lightly floured surface.
- Divide in half and form each part into a ball.
- Note: Only one half will be used for this recipe. Use the second half for Zimt Nusskuchen (Cinnamon Nut Cake)recipe #137653 reccomended. Or freeze for another time.
- Almond Syrup:.
- While Rich Yeast Dough is rising for the first time, prepare Almond Syrup.
- In saucepan, melt the butter, add the sugar, the milk, and the lemon juice; bring to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; stir in almonds and vanilla.
- Set aside to cool.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough into a 13 x 9 rectangle.
- Carefully lift dough onto a well-greased 13 x 9 x 2 pan.
- Spread the dough to fit the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the cooled syrup over the dough.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm area until almost double; about 1 hour.
- Bake in a 375 F oven for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool on a rack.
- Vanilla Creme Filling:.
- In saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the milk.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and bubbles, cook and stir 2-3 minutes more.
- Stir a moderate amount of hot mixture into beaten egg; return to hot mixture.
- Cook and stir just until mixture boils. Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Cover surface of pudding with waxed paper; cool.
- Cream butter.
- Remove the waxed paper from pudding and gradually beat cooled pudding into butter.
- Chill at least 30 minutes.
- Cut the bread into 3" squares or diamonds.
- Split each piece and fill with the vanilla cream.
- Note: Yeast equilavents are One package = 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.8, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 101.4, Sodium 403.7, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 25.7, Protein 8.6
ZIMT NUSSKUCHEN (CINNAMON NUT CAKE)
This is a wonderful cake and well worth the time it takes to make. And what's great is that half of the dough recipe will be used for Bienenstich (Beesting Cake), so you can make two great cakes at the same time. Note: This recipe does include Almonds. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05
Provided by Amis227
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rich Yeast Dough:.
- In large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
- Heat together milk, butter, sugar and salt just until warm (115-120°F), stirring occasionally to melt butter.
- Add to dry mixture in mixer bowl; add egg.
- Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
- By hand, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.
- Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1-1/2 hours.
- Turn out on lightly floured surface.
- Divide in half and form each part into a ball.
- Note: Only one half will be used for this recipe. Use the second half for Bienenstich (Beesting Cake)recipe #137652 recommended. Or freeze for another time.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12x12 square.
- Brush with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle on the sugar and cinnamon and then top with the almonds.
- Fold one side over to within 1/2 inch of opposite side.
- Press the edges together and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until almost double.
- Bake at 375°F for 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool.
- Frost with the icing.
- Icing:.
- Cream together sugar & butter and then add the water. Keep stirring until it's completely combined and smooth. Spread over the cake.
- Note: Yeast equivalents are one package = 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce.
Tips:
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor. If you don't have freshly ground cinnamon, you can use 1 teaspoon of pre-ground cinnamon.
- Toast the nuts before using them in the cake. This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
Conclusion:
This cinnamon nut cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a crunchy topping. The cinnamon and nuts give the cake a warm and inviting flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack, this cake is sure to be a hit.
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