Walnut Cake (Orechový koláč)

Orechový koláč, or Walnut Cake, is a traditional Slovak dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This delicious cake is made with a buttery dough and a sweet walnut filling, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Walnut Cake (Orechový koláč)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups ground walnuts
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the dough comes together.
  4. Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared cake pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the ground walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, and cinnamon. Spread the walnut filling over the dough in the pan.
  6. Crumble the remaining dough over the walnut filling.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let the cake cool in the pan before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
20g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowls Pastry cutter

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Walnut Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can toast the ground walnuts before using them in the filling.

Cost

$10