Honey Walnut Cake (Cozonac cu Miere și Nucă)

Cozonac cu Miere și Nucă, also known as Honey Walnut Cake, is a traditional Romanian dessert that is typically enjoyed during special occasions such as Easter or Christmas. This sweet and nutty cake is a beloved treat that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Honey Walnut Cake (Cozonac cu Miere și Nucă)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, sugar, melted butter, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  4. Punch down the dough and knead in the chopped walnuts. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cozonac for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
5g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Loaf pan Mixing bowl Kitchen towel

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the cozonac with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Enjoy with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a touch of rum or rum extract to the dough.

Cost

$10